Translations
Modern
But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
Traditional
Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
Literal
…who will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
Latin
Qui reddent rationem ei qui paratus est judicare vivos et mortuos.
Original
Greek
English
But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
Notes
Peter urges Christians to make a definite separation from their former sinful way of life. Christ freed us from that way of life through his suffering.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Gospel Peter, First Letter of Spiritual Gifts
Topics
Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Judgment: The General The Judgment: Shall be Held Upon: Quick and Dead