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that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
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A New Rule for Life
Commentators explain that this verse describes a fundamental shift in a Christian's life. The old way of living was guided by human desires and sinful passions ('the lusts of men'). The new life, made possible by Christ, is now directed by a different standard: 'the will of God.' This change affects one's mind, affections, and actions, moving from self-will to God's will as the primary rule for living.
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1 Peter
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That he no longer should live. That is, he has become, through the death of Christ, dead to the world and to the former things which influ…
That ye no longer should live (εις το μηκετ βιωσα). Purpose clause with εις το (negative μη) and the first aorist (for the Attic s…
19th Century
Anglican
That he no longer.—The Greek admits at least equally of the translation, That you no longer. Thus, this second verse will…
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Baptist
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; for the time past of our life may …
16th Century
Protestant
That he no longer. Here he sets forth the way to cease from sin: that renouncing the covetings of men, we should strive to conform our liv…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That he no longer should live The Arabic version reads, "that you no longer should live". This expresses the end of …
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