1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2 Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.
1 Peter 4:1–2
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Galatians 5:23–25
23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.
1 Peter 4:18–19
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Romans 6:9–11
9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him. 10 The death He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life He lives, He lives to God. 11 So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive t…
1 Peter 3:16–18
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Romans 6:5–7
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1 Peter 2:18–20
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Romans 8:11–13
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2 Corinthians 5:14–16
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