1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,1:1 “Christ” means “Anointed One”. to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
2Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,1:1 “Christ” means “Anointed One”. to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
3Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,1:1 “Christ” means “Anointed One”. to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
4Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,1:1 “Christ” means “Anointed One”. to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
5according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
6according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
7according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
8according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
9Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
10Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
11Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
12Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
13to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
14to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
15to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
16to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
17who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
18who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
19who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
20who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
21In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials,
22In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials,
23In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials,
24In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials,
25that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ—
26that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ—
27that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ—
28that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ—
29whom, not having known, you love. In him, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory,
30whom, not having known, you love. In him, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory,
31whom, not having known, you love. In him, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory,
32whom, not having known, you love. In him, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory,
33receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
34receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
35receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
36receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
37Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently. They prophesied of the grace that would come to you,
38Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently. They prophesied of the grace that would come to you,
39Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently. They prophesied of the grace that would come to you,
40Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently. They prophesied of the grace that would come to you,
41searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them pointed to when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow them.
42searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them pointed to when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow them.
43searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them pointed to when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow them.
44searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them pointed to when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow them.
45To them it was revealed that they served not themselves, but you, in these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.
46To them it was revealed that they served not themselves, but you, in these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.
47To them it was revealed that they served not themselves, but you, in these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.
48To them it was revealed that they served not themselves, but you, in these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.
49Therefore prepare your minds for action.1:13 literally, “gird up the waist of your mind” or “put on the belt of the waist of your mind” Be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ—
50Therefore prepare your minds for action.1:13 literally, “gird up the waist of your mind” or “put on the belt of the waist of your mind” Be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ—
51Therefore prepare your minds for action.1:13 literally, “gird up the waist of your mind” or “put on the belt of the waist of your mind” Be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ—
52Therefore prepare your minds for action.1:13 literally, “gird up the waist of your mind” or “put on the belt of the waist of your mind” Be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ—
53as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,
54as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,
55as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,
56as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,
57but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior,
58but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior,
59but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior,
60but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior,
61because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”1:16 Leviticus 11:44-45
62because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”1:16 Leviticus 11:44-45
63because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”1:16 Leviticus 11:44-45
64because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”1:16 Leviticus 11:44-45
65If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear,
66If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear,
67If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear,
68If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear,
69knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
70knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
71knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
72knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
73but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ,
74but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ,
75but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ,
76but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ,
77who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in this last age for your sake,
78who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in this last age for your sake,
79who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in this last age for your sake,
80who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in this last age for your sake,
81who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope might be in God.
82who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope might be in God.
83who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope might be in God.
84who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope might be in God.
85Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently,
86Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently,
87Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently,
88Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently,
89having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
90having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
91having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
92having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
93For,
94For,
95For,
96For,
97but the Lord’s word endures forever.”1:25 Isaiah 40:6-8
98but the Lord’s word endures forever.”1:25 Isaiah 40:6-8
99but the Lord’s word endures forever.”1:25 Isaiah 40:6-8
100but the Lord’s word endures forever.”1:25 Isaiah 40:6-8