I Peter 2:11
The Scripture
(11) Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Peter urges believers to be a living stone in the church, not to be swayed by the desires of the world. He calls them to be pure, set apart, and to speak the truth in love. The focus is on spiritual growth and unity among the faithful.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 12:1II Corinthians 5:20II Corinthians 6:1Ephesians 4:1Philemon 1:9Philemon 1:10I Peter 1:1I Peter 1:17Genesis 23:4Genesis 47:9Leviticus 25:23I Chronicles 29:15
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