1 Peter 4:1

New Century Version

Since Christ suffered while he was in his body, strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking Christ had. The person who has suffered in the body is finished with sin.

Cross References

Isaiah 1:16

Wash yourselves and make yourselves clean. Stop doing the evil things I see you do. Stop doing wrong.

Ezekiel 16:41

They will burn down your houses and will punish you in front of many women. I will put an end to your sexual sins, and you will no longer pay your lovers.

Mark 3:3

Jesus said to the man with the crippled hand, “Stand up here in the middle of everyone.”

Romans 6:11

In the same way, you should see yourselves as being dead to the power of sin and alive with God through Christ Jesus.

Romans 6:2

No! We died to our old sinful lives, so how can we continue living with sin?

Romans 6:7

Anyone who has died is made free from sin’s control.

Galatians 2:20

I was put to death on the cross with Christ, and I do not live anymore—it is Christ who lives in me. I still live in my body, but I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself to save me.

Galatians 5:24

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their own sinful selves. They have given up their old selfish feelings and the evil things they wanted to do.

Ephesians 6:13

That is why you need to put on God’s full armor. Then on the day of evil you will be able to stand strong. And when you have finished the whole fight, you will still be standing.

Deuteronomy 27:10

Obey the Lord your God, and keep his commands and laws that I give you today.”

Philippians 2:5

In your lives you must think and act like Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 12:3

Think about Jesus’ example. He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. So do not get tired and stop trying.

Hebrews 4:10

Anyone who enters God’s rest will rest from his work as God did.

1 Peter 2:21

This is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did.

1 Peter 3:18

Christ himself suffered for sins once. He was not guilty, but he suffered for those who are guilty to bring you to God. His body was killed, but he was made alive in the spirit.