course, in this section. (3:22 has no reference to Christian conduct.) i. Introductory (2:11 f.) As aliens (Gk. paroikos) they have no status as citizens in this world, a sombre contrast to their standing as regards heaven, Eph. 2:19; while as strangers (Gk. parepidēmos) their stay is only transitory. Therefore, they are not to be conformed to the standards of conduct prevailing in the world, since these ‘sinful desires’ ‘war against your soul’, a statement hinting at the state of war between the