1 Peter 4:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:3 — NIV
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Cross-References for 1 Peter 4:3
“In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.”
Addresses past ignorance/sinful behavior before conversion.
“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world...”
Describes a former life of sin and worldly passions.
“Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men...And that is what some of you were.”
Lists specific sins that believers used to practice.
“I am using an example from everyday life because of your human limitations. Just as you used to offer yourselves as slaves to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer yourselves as slaves to righteousness leading to holiness...When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness.”
Contrasts former life of sin with present life of righteousness.
“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all sorts of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.”
Similar description of past sinful behavior and attitudes.
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