1 Peter 4:2 asv — that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

American Standard Version

"that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. "

— 1 Peter 4:2, American Standard Version

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1 Peter 4 — Context

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Forasmuch then as Christ suffered in the flesh, arm ye yourselves also with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

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that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

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For the time past may suffice to have wrought the desire of the Gentiles, and to have walked in lasciviousness, lusts, winebibbings, revellings, carousings, and abominable idolatries:

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wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them into the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

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who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.

1 Peter 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 4:2 say?
1 Peter 4:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. ”
Where is 1 Peter 4:2 in the Bible?
1 Peter 4:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4, verse 2.
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 4:2.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 4:2 in?
1 Peter 4:2 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 4:2?
1 Peter 4:2 reads (ASV): “that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. ” 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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