1 Peter 1:14 web — as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,

World English Bible

"as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,"

— 1 Peter 1:14, World English Bible

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ, which was in them, pointed to, when he predicted the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that would follow them.

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To them it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you, they ministered these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.

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Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ--

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as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,

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but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior;

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because it is written, "You shall be holy; for I am holy."

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If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:

1 Peter 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:14 say?
1 Peter 1:14 in the World English Bible reads: “as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as 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 (WEB): “as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as 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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