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1 Peter 3

1 Peter 3:18

Suffering for Righteousness · 1 Peter 3:14–22
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Translations

Modern
For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,
Traditional
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
Literal
…because Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, so that He might bring you to God, having been put to death indeed in the flesh, but having been made alive in the Spirit,
Latin
Quia et Christus semel pro peccatis nostris mortuus est, justus pro injustis, ut nos offerret Deo, mortificatus quidem carne, vivificatus autem spiritu.

Original

Greek
English
For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,

Notes

1 Peter 3:18

He suffered physical death (literally death in the flesh), but he was raised to life in the Spirit (or in spirit). Flesh and spirit are often contrasted in Scripture (for example, Romans 7:5–6; 8:2–11). In this passage, flesh refers to ordinary human life, and the Spirit refers to the new realm that began through Christ’s death and resurrection. Christ died in the old realm and was brought to life in the new realm.

1 Peter 3:18–22

As in 2:21–25, Peter again points to Christ as an example for believers who suffer. Christ was righteous, yet he suffered (3:13–17). His unique work for us reminds suffering Christians that their hope and confidence rest on a secure foundation.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Crucifixion Death Descent into Hell Flesh Gospel Music Passion Peter, First Letter of Place of the Dead Servant of the Lord Sinlessness of Christ Spirit of Jesus Christ Spirits in Prison

Topics

Access to God is by Christ Antediluvians: Noah Preaches To Atonement: Made by Jesus: Made but Once Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Baptism: Christian Being Consistent Dominion Example: Christ, Our God: Access To Haven Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Power of the Holy Spirit: Raising Christ from the Dead Quickening of God's People by the Holy Spirit Righteousness of God Suffering of Christ The Atonement: Made but Once The Atonement: Reconciliation to God Effected By The Holy Spirit: is God: As Raising Christ from the Dead The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Raising Christ from the Dead The Resurrection of Christ: Effected by The Power of the Holy Spirit The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Raising Christ from the Dead Trinity: The Holy