1. 1 Peter 4:2 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What do the words “so as” say about the intent of this verse?

1 Peter 4:2 (ESV)

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.

The words “so as” express purpose. With 1 Peter 4:2, Peter is describing the reason why he instructs his readers to arm themselves with Christ’s way of thinking. His mindset will propel Christians to a manner of living that is no longer driven by human passions but by God’s will.