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1 Peter 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 5

1 Therefore, Christ having suffered on behalf of us in the flesh, also you arm yourselves with the same thought, because he having suffered in the flesh has been made to rest from sin,

2 in order to live no longer in the lusts of men, but to live the remaining time in the flesh in the will of God.

3 For the time of life having passed is sufficient for us to have worked out the will of the nations, having gone on in wantonness, lusts, drunkennesses, revelries, carousings, and lawless idolatries;

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Chapter Summary

1 He exhorts them to cease from sin by the example of Christ, and the consideration of the general resurrection, and that it now approaches.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματι ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
σαρκὶ carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561
χρόνον years old, season, space G5550
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443
ἀγάπην (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love G26

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Timeline

Arm Yourselves With Christ's Mind

Since Christ suffered in the flesh, believers should arm themselves with the same thought: the one who has suffered in the flesh has been made to rest from sin, living the remaining time not in human lusts but in God's will.

1 Peter 4:1-2
Past Life and the Nations' Surprise

Enough time has been spent living in the will of the nations — wantonness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, and idolatries. Former companions are surprised and blaspheme because believers no longer join them. They will give account to the One ready to judge the living and dead.

1 Peter 4:3-5
The End is Near: Love and Serve

The end of all things has drawn near. Be of sound mind and self-controlled for prayers. Have fervent love, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable without murmuring. Minister gifts as good stewards of God's manifold grace.

1 Peter 4:7-10

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