1 Peter 4:2

2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.

1 Peter 4:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
ESV
2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.
NLT
2 You won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God.
MSG
2 Then you'll be able to live out your days free to pursue what God wants instead of being tyrannized by what you want.
CSB
2 in order to live the remaining time in the flesh, no longer for human desires, but for God's will.

1 Peter 4:2 In-Context

1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.
2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.
4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.
5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Romans 6:2; 1 Peter 1:14
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