1 Peter 4:1

1 Peter 4:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
• New International Version (NIV)Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

Context of 1 Peter 4:1

Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same understanding — because the one who suffers in the flesh is finished with sin — 2in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for God’s will. 3For there has already been enough time spent in doing what the Gentiles choose to do: carrying on in unrestrained behavior, evil desires, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and lawless idolatry.

1 Peter 4:1 word by word

Χριστοῦ οὖν παθόντος σαρκὶ καὶ ὑμεῖς τὴν αὐτὴν ἔννοιαν ὁπλίσασθε, ὅτι ὁ παθὼν σαρκὶ πέπαυται ἁμαρτίας·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Forasmuch then asοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• hath sufferedπάσχωpaschō pathō penthō · to sufferG3958
• forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• in the fleshσάρξsarx · fleshG4561
• armὁπλίζωhoplizō · to armG3695
• yourselvesσύsu · youG4771
• likewiseκαίkai · andG2532
• with the sameαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• mindἔννοιαennoia · thought/purposeG1771
• forὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• hath ceasedπαύωpauō · to ceaseG3973
• from sinἁμαρτίαhamartia · sinG266

Cross-references for 1 Peter 4:1

• 1 Peter 3:18For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,
• Romans 13:12The night is nearly over, and the day is near; so let us discard the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
• Philippians 2:5Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus,
• Hebrews 12:3For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, so that you won’t grow weary and give up.
• Romans 6:2Absolutely not! How can we who died to sin still live in it?
• Galatians 2:20I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
• Galatians 5:24Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
• Colossians 3:3For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
• Isaiah 1:16“Wash yourselves. Cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from my sight. Stop doing evil.
• Ezekiel 16:41They will burn your houses and execute judgments against you in the sight of many women. I will stop you from being a prostitute, and you will never again pay fees for lovers.
• Hebrews 4:10For the person who has entered his rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from his.

Commentaries on 1 Peter 4:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1As Christ hath suffered - He is your proper pattern; have the same disposition he had; the same forgiving spirit, with meekness, gentleness, and complete self-possession. He that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sin - This is a general maxim, if understood literally: The man who suffers generally reflects on his ways, is humbled, fears approaching death, loathes himself because of his past iniquities, and ceases from them; for, in a state of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh - Since he as a man has died for us. See the notes at 1 Peter 3:18. The design was to set the suffering Redeemer before them as an example in their trials. Arm yourselves likewise with the same mind - That is, evidently, the same mind that he evinced - a readiness to suffer in the cause of religion, a readiness to die as he had done. This readiness to suffer and die, the apostle speaks of as…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The consideration of Christ's sufferings is urged for purity and holiness. (1-6) And the approaching end of the Jewish state, as a reason for sobriety, watchfulness, and prayer. (7-11) Believers encouraged to rejoice and glory in reproaches and sufferings for Christ, and to commit their souls to the care of a faithful God. (12-19) Verses 1-6 The strongest and best arguments against sin, are taken from the sufferings of Christ. He died to destroy sin; and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1since Christ suffered in His body: Peter introduced this idea in 3:18. He now explains its importance in Christian life. In our own physical suffering, we should imitate Christ’s attitude (see 2:21–24). Our suffering with Christ shows that we have identified with him (see Romans 8:17). Those who identify with Christ experience the victory over the power of sin that he won on the cross (Romans 6:1–10).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-191Pe 4:1-19. Like the Risen Christ, Believers Henceforth Ought to Have No More to Do with Sin. As the end is near, cultivate self-restraint, watchful prayerfulness, charity, hospitality, scriptural speech, ministering to one another according to your several gifts to the glory of God: Rejoicing patience under suffering. 1. for us--supported by some oldest manuscripts and versions, omitted by others. in the flesh--in His mortal body of humiliation. arm--(Ep…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Peter 4:1

• Commandments
• Example
• Holiness
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Persecution
• Righteous
• Self-Denial
• Sinlessness
• Suffering

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Commentaries on 1 Peter 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings