1 Peter 1:14 nasb — As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance,

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"As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance,"

— 1 Peter 1:14, NASB

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.

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It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven--things into which angels long to look.

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Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance,

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but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior;

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because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY."

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If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;

1 Peter 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:14 say?
1 Peter 1:14 in the NASB reads: “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance,”
Where is 1 Peter 1:14 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 14.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 1:14.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:14 in?
1 Peter 1:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 1:14?
1 Peter 1:14 reads (NASB): “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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