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

Since Christ has suffered physically, take the same attitude that he had. (A person who has suffered physically no longer sins.) 2That way you won’t be guided by sinful human desires as you live the rest of your lives on earth. Instead, you will be guided by what God wants you to do. 3You spent enough time in the past doing what unbelievers like to do. You were promiscuous, had sinful desires, got drunk, went to wild parties, and took part in the forbidden worship of false gods.

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 3:18This is true because Christ suffered for our sins once. He was an innocent person, but he suffered for guilty people so that he could bring you to God. His body was put to death, but he was brought to life through his spirit.
• Romans 13:12The night is almost over, and the day is near. So we should get rid of the things that belong to the dark and take up the weapons that belong to the light.
• Philippians 2:5Have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
• Hebrews 12:3Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up.
• Romans 6:2That’s unthinkable! As far as sin is concerned, we have died. So how can we still live under sin’s influence?
• Galatians 2:20I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live I live by believing in God’s Son, who loved me and took the punishment for my sins.
• Galatians 5:24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their corrupt nature along with its passions and desires.
• Colossians 3:3You have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
• Isaiah 1:16“Wash yourselves! Become clean! Get your evil deeds out of my sight. Stop doing evil.
• Ezekiel 16:41They will burn your houses and punish you in the presence of many women. I will put an end to your prostitution, and you will no longer pay others.
• Hebrews 4:10Those who entered his place of rest also rest from their work 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