Key Verse Spotlight
1 Peter 4:6 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“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.”
1 Peter 4:6
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with {them} to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of {you}:
Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
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.
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. {shall: or, will}
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