1 Peter 2:1
Therefore put aside all evil, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all slander.
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2As newborn infants, long for pure spiritual milk, so that through it you may grow in salvation,
Cross References
1 Samuel 18:8Saul was very angry, and this song displeased him. He said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, but they have ascribed only thousands to me. What more can he have but the monarchy?”
Psalms 32:2Blessed is the man to whom Yahweh reckons no guilt 1 and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 1
Psalms 37:1Do not be irritated because of evildoers; 1 do not be envious of those who act unrighteously. 1
Proverbs 3:31Do not envy a violent person 1 or choose any of his ways. 1
Proverbs 24:1Do not be envious of those who are evil, 1 nor desire to associate with them, 1
Isaiah 2:20On that day people will throw away their idols of silver and of gold 1 that they have made for themselves to worship—they will throw them away to the moles and bats. 1
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 2:1
The general exhortation to holiness is continued, and enforced by several reasons taken from the foundation on which Christians are built, Jesus Christ, and from their spiritual blessings and privileges in him. The means of obtaining it, the word of God, is recommended, and all contrary qualities are condemned, ver. 1-12 . Particular directions are given how subjects ought to obey the magistrates, and servants their masters, patiently suffering in well doing, in imitation of Christ, ver. 13, to the end . Read the whole commentary →