1 Peter 2:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:11 — KJV
“Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;”
— 1 Peter 2:11 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:11 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 2:11
“And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:11: strangers, against, soul
“For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:11: strangers, against, soul
“Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:11: war, against, soul
“The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:11: war, against, soul
“I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies. the dearly...: Heb. the love”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:11: dearly, beloved, soul
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