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1 Peter 4:1
Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter writes to scattered believers in Asia Minor, pressing them to align their conduct with what Christ's suffering has already accomplished for them. The "therefore" (οὖν) links this to his preceding argument about Christ's once-for-all suffering.
The words — παθὸντος (pathontos), aorist participle of "to suffer," carries the sense of a completed, decisive act rather than an ongoing process. ὑπὲρ (huper) here means "on behalf of," framing Christ's suffering as substitutionary rather than merely exemplary.
The thread — 1 Peter 3:18 states the same substitutionary logic ("the righteous for the unrighteous"), and Colossians 3:3 and Galatians 5:24 draw the practical conclusion: the believer's old self is dead and the flesh is crucified.
Why it lands — The verse does not ask you to feel guilt or strive harder; it points to a finished act and demands a changed orientation. If Christ's suffering has already severed your bond to sin, the only remaining question is whether you live as though it is true.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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;
Cross-references
- Galatians 5:24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
- 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,
- Colossians 3:3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
- Romans 6:11 So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
- Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
- Romans 6:7 For anyone who has died has been freed from sin.
- Ephesians 6:13 Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.
- Hebrews 12:3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
- Isaiah 1:16 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!
- Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: