Translations
Modern
Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.
Traditional
Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
Literal
Therefore, having put off all malice and all deceit and hypocrisies and envies and all evil-speakings,
Latin
Deponentes igitur omnem malitiam, et omnem dolum, et simulationes, et invidias, et omnes detractiones,
Original
Greek
English
Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.
Notes
After calling believers to live holy lives (1:13–21), Peter explains how they must show love to one another as fellow Christians.
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Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Peter, First Letter of
Topics
Deceit: Saints: should Lay Aside, in Seeking Truth Envy: General Scriptures Concerning Envy: Hinders Growth in Grace Grace of God: Growth In Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrites: Spirit of, Hinders Growth in Grace Malice: A Hindrance to Growth in Grace Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Sincerity: Exhortations To Slander: Saints: should Lay Aside Slander: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Speaking: Evil