King James Version
1 Peter 1:14 in the King James Version says “As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:” — study this verse from 1 Peter chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:”
1 Peter 1:14 · KJV
Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; to the end: Gr. perfectly
As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“fashioning yourselves according to”
G4964to fashion alike, i.e., conform to the same pattern (figuratively)
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