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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,
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that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.
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For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles--when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries.
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In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you.
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They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.