1 Peter 4:2

Living for God’s Glory · 1 Peter 4:1–11
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Translations

Modern
Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.
Traditional
That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
Literal
…in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer to men’s lusts, but to the will of God.
Latin
…ut jam non desideriis hominum, sed voluntati Dei, quod reliquum est in carne vivat temporis.

Original

Greek
English
Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.

Notes

Peter urges Christians to make a definite separation from their former sinful way of life. Christ freed us from that way of life through his suffering.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter

Parallels

1 Corinthians 10:23–33

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Peter, First Letter of Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Clubbing Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Death to Self Devotedness to God: should Be with Our Members Lasciviousness: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: should be Exercised in No Longer Living to Lusts of Men Sinlessness: General Scriptures Concerning