1 Peter 1:24

1:24 For

all flesh 1  is like grass

and all its glory like the flower of the grass; 2 

the grass withers and the flower falls off,

1 Peter 4:11

4:11 Whoever speaks, let it be with 3  God’s words. 4  Whoever serves, do so with the strength 5  that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong 6  the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

1 sn Here all flesh is a metaphor for humanity – human beings as both frail and temporary.

2 tn Or “a wildflower.”

3 tn Grk “if anyone speaks – as God’s words.”

4 tn Or “oracles.”

5 tn Grk “if anyone serves – with strength…”

6 tn Grk “is/are.”