1 Peter 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:1 — KJV
“Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;”
— 1 Peter 4:1 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:1 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 4:1
“I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:1: then, christ, flesh
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:1: forasmuch, then, flesh
“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:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:1: christ, hath, suffered
“And when he that hath an issue is cleansed of his issue; then he shall number to himself seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water, and shall be clean.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:1: then, hath, flesh
“Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:1: then, hath, same
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