1 Peter 3:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 3:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 3:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 3:18 — KJV
“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:”
— 1 Peter 3:18 (KJV)
1 Peter 3:18 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 3:18
“A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:18: also, hath, put
“In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:18: christ, also, sins
“And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:18: hath, sins, being
“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:18: christ, also, god
“For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:18: also, might, god
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