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Connecting Statement:
Peter continues to teach the believers about Christian living. He begins by giving a conclusion to his thoughts from the previous chapter about Christ's sufferings.
in the flesh
Here "flesh" means "body." Alternate translation: "in his body" or "while here on earth" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
arm yourselves with the same intention
The phrase "arm yourselves" makes readers think of soldiers who get their weapons ready for battle. It also pictures "the same intention" as a weapon or perhaps as a piece of armor. Here this metaphor means that believers should be determined in their mind to suffer as Jesus did. Alternate translation: "prepare yourselves with the same thoughts that Christ had" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
has ceased from sin
"has stopped sinning"