1 Peter 4:2 cpdv — so that now he may live, for the remainder of his time in the flesh, not by the desires of men, but by the will of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"so that now he may live, for the remainder of his time in the flesh, not by the desires of men, but by the will of God. "

— 1 Peter 4:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Peter 4 — Context

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Since Christ has suffered in the flesh, you also should be armed with the same intention. For he who suffers in the flesh desists from sin,

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so that now he may live, for the remainder of his time in the flesh, not by the desires of men, but by the will of God.

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For the time that has passed is sufficient to have fulfilled the will of the Gentiles, those who have walked in luxuries, lusts, intoxication, feasting, drinking, and the illicit worship of idols.

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About this, they wonder why you do not rush with them into the same confusion of indulgences, blaspheming.

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But they must render an account to him who is prepared 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “so that now he may live, for the remainder of his time in the flesh, not by the desires of men, but by 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 (CPDV): “so that now he may live, for the remainder of his time in the flesh, not by the desires of men, but by 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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