1 Peter 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:2 — KJV
“That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.”
— 1 Peter 4:2 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:2 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 4:2
“And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. that have...: Heb. with their lives?”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:2: should, live, men
“Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:2: should, live, men
“That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. of the God: Chaldee, from before God that Daniel...: or, that they should not destroy Daniel, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:2: should, rest, men
“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:2: should, live, lusts
“How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:2: should, time, lusts
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