1 Peter 1:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:14 — KJV
“As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:”
— 1 Peter 1:14 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:14 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 1:14
“Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. the former rain moderately: or, a teacher of righteousness moderately: Heb. according to righteousness”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:14: children, according, former
“That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:14: according, former, lusts
“Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant: and I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before me and the children be able to endure, until I come unto my lord unto Seir. according...: Heb. according to the foot of the work, etc., and according to the foot of the children”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:14: children, according
“And the children of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the commandment of Pharaoh, and gave them provision for the way. commandment: Heb. mouth”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:14: children, according
“These are that Aaron and Moses, to whom the LORD said, Bring out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt according to their armies.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:14: children, according
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