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.

[1:24]  ¹ sn Here all flesh is a metaphor for humanity – human beings as both frail and temporary.

[1:24]  ² tn Or “a wildflower.”

[4:11]  ³ tn Grk “if anyone speaks – as God’s words.”

[4:11]  ⁴ tn Or “oracles.”

[4:11]  ⁵ tn Grk “if anyone serves – with strength…”

[4:11]  ⁶ tn Grk “is/are.”