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1 Peter 4:6

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Bible Versions

For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
For {G1063} for {G1519} this cause {G5124} was the gospel preached {G2097} also {G2532} to them that are dead {G3498}, that {G2443} they might be judged {G2919}{G3303} according to {G2596} men {G444} in the flesh {G4561}, but {G1161} live {G2198} according to {G2596} God {G2316} in the spirit {G4151}.
This is why he was proclaimed to those who have died; it was so that, although physically they would receive the judgment common to all humanity, they might live by the Spirit in the way that God has provided.
That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
For unto this end was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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