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1 Peter 4:6

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For unto this end was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

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1 Peter 4:6 in other translations

For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.

1 Peter 4:6 · World English Bible

1 Peter 4:6 in context

  1. 4wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them into the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
  2. 5who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.
  3. 6For unto this end was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
  4. 7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:
  5. 8above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins: