1 Peter 4:6

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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.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} for{G1519} this cause{G5124} was the gospel preached{G2097}{(G5681)} also{G2532} to them that are dead{G3498}, that{G2443} they might be judged{G2919}{(G5686)}{G3303} according to{G2596} men{G444} in the flesh{G4561}, but{G1161} live{G2198}{(G5725)} according to{G2596} God{G2316} in the spirit{G4151}.

Strong's King James

(6) For the good news is proclaimed for this, to those dead, so that surely judged in flesh as men, now they may live in ruach-spirit in accordance with אֱלֹהִים Elohim.

The F.O.G
[6] This is why the good news was proclaimed even to those who have died - so that though they faced human judgment in their physical bodies, they might live in the spirit according to God's will.
The F.O.G Paraphrase

for 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.

Young's Literal Translation

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