en_tn/1pe/04/18.md

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the righteous ... what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?

Peter use this question to emphasize that sinners will suffer much more than believers do. AT: "the righteous man ... the outcome will be much worse for the ungodly and the sinner." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

what will become of the ungodly and the sinner

"what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner"

If it is difficult for the righteous to be saved

Here the word "saved" refers to final salvation when Christ returns. This can be stated in active form. AT: "If the righteous person experiences many difficulties before God saves him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

the ungodly and the sinner

The words "ungodly" and "sinner" mean basically the same thing and emphasize the wickedness of these people. AT: "ungodly sinners" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)