2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
2 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.
2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.
2 Then you'll be able to live out your days free to pursue what God wants instead of being tyrannized by what you want.
2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.
2 You won't spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Peter 4:2
Commentary on 1 Peter 4:1-6
(Read 1 Peter 4:1-6)
The strongest and best arguments against sin, are taken from the sufferings of Christ. He died to destroy sin; and though he cheerfully submitted to the worst sufferings, yet he never gave way to the least sin. Temptations could not prevail, were it not for man's own corruption; but true Christians make the will of God, not their own lust or desires, the rule of their lives and actions. And true conversion makes a marvellous change in the heart and life. It alters the mind, judgment, affections, and conversation. When a man is truly converted, it is very grievous to him to think how the time past of his life has been spent. One sin draws on another. Six sins are here mentioned which have dependence one upon another. It is a Christian's duty, not only to keep from gross wickedness, but also from things that lead to sin, or appear evil. The gospel had been preached to those since dead, who by the proud and carnal judgment of wicked men were condemned as evil-doers, some even suffering death. But being quickened to Divine life by the Holy Spirit, they lived to God as his devoted servants. Let not believers care, though the world scorns and reproaches them.