The sense seems to be, Peter, as representing the true attitude of the Church in every age, expecting Christ at any moment, says, The Judge is ready to judge the quick and dead—the dead, I say, for they, too, in their lifetime, have had the Gospel preached to them, that so they might be judged at last in the same way as those living now (and those who shall be so when Christ shall come), namely, "men in the flesh," and that they might, having escaped condemnation by embracing the Gospel so preached, live unto God in the spirit (though death has passed over their flesh), Lu 20:38, thus being made like Christ in death and in life (see on [2621]1Pe 3:18). 1 Peter 2:8 They Stumble, Being Disobedient To The Word (black) 1 Peter 2:8 They Stumble, Being Disobedient To The Word (beige) 1 Peter 5:7 Casting All Your … Those who responded to the gospel were judged according men in the body, which means they suffered and possibly even died for the faith. Used by permission. Living for God’s Glory (1 Corinthians 10:23–33)1 Therefore, since Christ suffered a in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.. 2 Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God. 1 Peter 4:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 4:13, NIV: "But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed." To those who are elect exiles of a the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to b the foreknowledge of God the Father, c in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and d for sprinkling with his blood:. That they might be judged according to men in the flesh: πάντων δὲ τὸ τέλος ἤγγικε, Ἡ ΔΙΔΑΧῊ ΤΟῦ ΧΡΙΣΤΟῦ, ἵνα κριθῶσιν μὲν κατὰ ἀνθρώπους σαρκι, ζῶσιν δὲ κατὰ Θεὸν πνεύματι, in order that they, after the flesh, indeed, judged by death, may live according to the spirit, according to the manner of men, as is peculiar to them, ζῶσι δὲ κατὰ Θεὸν πνεύματι, according to the manner of God, as corresponds with the character of God, that though they had been judged in respect of flesh as men are judged they might live in respect of spirit as God lives, For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh. If it be necessary to attach the word “for” to any particular words, we may perhaps attach it to the words “they shall give account;” and 1Peter 4:6 would hint at the kind of account they would have to give, as “giving account” implies the settlement which follows. Who’ harm you —The general experience of the world is, that good and benevolent men need anticipate no injury from the malice and violence of the wicked. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Author – Peter, the Apostle 2. 3 John. 1-peter 4:6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. It is used here and in James 4:1 of struggling desires within the human soul, that is "the seat and center of the inner human life in its many and varied aspects." It there means certainly a judicial punishment, or even judicial destruction. For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:6. 1 Peter 4:1-6 New King James Version (NKJV) Christ’s Example to Be Followed. A close parallel may be found in 1Corinthians 5:5. Others have supposed that it refers to those who had suffered martyrdom in the cause of Christianity; others, that it refers to the sinners of the old world (Saurin), expressing a hope that some of them might be saved; and others, that it means that the Saviour went down and preached to those who are dead, in accordance with one of the interpretations given of 1 Peter 3:19. The argument, then, in this verse is, that in the trials which we endure on account of religion, we should remember the example of those who have suffered for it, and should remember why the gospel was preached to them. 6:13] arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for # Rom. He does not say for pagans, for idolaters, or for apostates, but among yourselves. They would thus be sentenced “according to men,” i.e., from a human point of view: they would be unable to take their place again among the glorified human species in a human life; but still they would be alive “according to God,” from God’s point of view—a divine life, but “in the spirit” only. For for this end was the gospel preached to the dead also. Are We Living in the Last Days? John Piper Sep 15, 2016 395 Shares Look at the Book. Paul is very clear on this point, too (see 1 Cor 11:11–12; Gal 3:28). In the spirit - In their souls, as contrasted with their body. Though our sin may bring suffering, the suffering Peter has in mind here is the suffering we endure from the hands of ungodly men because of our profession of Christ. 1 Peter 3:13-4:6 A New Slant on Suffering; 1 Peter 4:7-11 Living on the Edge of Eternity; 1 Peter 4:12-19 A Final Word on Suffering; JOHN DUMMELOW. 5:24; Col. 3:3, 5 whoever has suffered in the flesh # [2 Pet. The gospel was preached to them in order that so far as God was concerned, so far as their relation to him was concerned, so far as he would deal with them, they might live. Christian Restraint. 1 Peter 4:16 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 4:16, NIV: "However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name." * 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude (for whoever suffers in the flesh has broken with sin), 2 so as not to spend what remains of one’s life in the flesh on human desires, but on the will of God. 1 Peter 4:12–13. 6:13] arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for # Rom. This book was likely written in the early 60s, and the second book attributed to Peter was probably written a few years later. 1 Peter 4:6. 1:13 Therefore gird up your minds and fix your hopes calmly and unfalteringly upon the boon that is soon to be yours, at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ. * 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude (for whoever suffers in the flesh has broken with sin), 2 so as not to spend what remains of one’s life in the flesh on human desires, but on the will of God. – Cultural Background for 1 Peter. "Live according to God" means, live a life with God, such as God lives, divine; as contrasted with "according to men in the flesh," that is, a life such as men live in the flesh. When we stand for Jesus in our schools, homes, or workplaces we will, at least from time to … Pastor Jeremy; 1 Peter 3:7. In the Old Testament this refers … Taking the former line, we should be able to paraphrase, “His object was, that though in flesh they had been judged, having been judicially destroyed by the Flood, they yet might live hereafter in spirit.” But, besides other difficulties, it is far more than doubtful whether it is Greek to infuse a past sense into the subjunctive mood here used: i.e., to render this, “it was preached in order that they might have been judged.” Had we the words by themselves, and no preconceived theology to hinder us, we should undoubtedly translate, “To this end was the gospel preached to dead men too: viz., in order that they may be judged indeed according to men so far as they are flesh, but may live according to God so far as they are spirit.” The judgment spoken of would not be their death beneath the waves of Noe, but something still future; and this view would be confirmed by reading what St. Peter says of them, and of the angels who (in all probability) sinned with them, in the passages of the Second Epistle above referred to. Compare 1 Thessalonians 4:13; Revelation 14:13. (1 Peter 4:2) As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 2. 6:2, 7; Gal. Peter also wants his readers to understand the *grac… All rights reserved. Nov 29, 2015 Christ – Our Example to Follow. In Chapter 7 a thorough grammatical analysis of 1 Peter 3:13-4:6 will be done. It was a gospel that Christ preached to them, for without it they would not have come to “live according to God” at all. Was it previous to Christ’s preaching the gospel to them in hell, or was it to be subsequent? 1 Since therefore # ch. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7. 1 John. Hymns for 1 Peter 2 from Hymnary.org, an authoritative index of hymns and hymnals. 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