1 Peter 4:2
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 4
“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
What Does 1 Peter 4:2 Mean?
1 Peter 4:2 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 4:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:2“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”2 Corinthians 5:15“And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”1 Thessalonians 5:18“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”Galatians 5:19“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”1 Thessalonians 4:3“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:”Matthew 7:21“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”Ephesians 4:22“That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;”Hebrews 12:1“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,”1 John 2:17“And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”1 Peter 2:11“Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;”1 Peter 1:14“As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:”Romans 14:7“For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.”Ephesians 5:17“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”1 John 2:16“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”Romans 6:11“Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”2 Corinthians 6:14“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”Ephesians 6:6“Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;”Titus 3:3“For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.”Hebrews 9:14“How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”Mark 4:19“And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.”
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