FOr] The scope of saint Peter here, is, to perswade them to abstain from the lusts of the world, from their communion and fellowship in the death of Christ, whereby they were dead unto sin, and therefore they ought, not any longer to live therein. See this argument pressed more largely, Rom. 6. 6, &c. Galatians 5:24. and Galatians 6:14. suffered] That is, is dead unto the flesh, that is, in his corrupt nature: or, who hath his corrupt nature crucified in him. flesh] See chap. 3. 18. ceased] He speaks of what they ought to do, not of that which they always do.