1 Peter 4:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:4 — KJV
“Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:”
— 1 Peter 4:4 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:4 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 4:4
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought: think...: or, conceive a mischievous purpose”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:4: think, same, evil
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:4: wherein, run, excess
“And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God. wherein...: Heb. of thy sojournings”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:4: wherein, strange
“And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham. wherein...: Heb. of thy sojournings”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:4: wherein, strange
“For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:4: wherein, strange
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