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 suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

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in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for the will of God. For the time that has passed was sufficient to do what the Gentiles desire to do[a], having lived in licentiousness, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties, and wanton idolatries,

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Notas al pie

  1. 1 Peter 4:3 Literally “to do the intention of the Gentiles”