1 Peter 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:1 — KJV
“Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,”
— 1 Peter 2:1 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:1 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 2:1
“And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:1: wherefore, guile
“And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also. displeased...: Heb. was evil in the eyes of the Lord”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:1: wherefore, evil
“And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in the ward of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day? look...: Heb. are your faces evil?”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:1: wherefore, evil
“And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:1: wherefore, evil
“And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me?”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:1: wherefore, evil
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