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Berean Standard Bible

“That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.”

1 Peter 4:6

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Peter speaks about judgment and the gospel. The puzzling statement comes in a passage about the living and the dead.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

World English Bible (WEB)

For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.

King James Version (KJV)

For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For unto this end was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this was the reason why the good news of Jesus was given even to the dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but might be living before God in the spirit.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for this also to dead men was good news proclaimed, that they may be judged, indeed, according to men in the flesh, and may live according to God in the spirit.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque por esto también ha sido predicado el evangelio á los muertos; para que sean juzgados en carne según los hombres, y vivan en espíritu según Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Por eso también se les predicó el evangelio aun a los muertos, para que, a pesar de haber sido juzgados en este mundo por lo que hicieron en vida, vivan conforme a Dios en el espíritu.

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