1 Peter 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 5

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the elect sojourners of the dispersion of Pontus, of Galatia, of Cappadocia, of Asia, and of Bithynia,

2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit to obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you.

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the one according to His great mercy having regenerated us to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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Chapter Summary

1 He blesses God for his manifold spiritual graces, 13 and exhorts them to a godly conversation forasmuch as they are born anew by the Word of God.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματος ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
ὑπακοὴν obedience, (make) obedient, obey(-ing) G5218
χάρις acceptable, benefit, favour G5485
πίστεως assurance, belief, believe G4102
ἀποκαλύψει appearing, coming, lighten G602

Cross-References

People & Context

Apostolic Greeting to the Dispersion

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, writes to the elect sojourners scattered across Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen according t…

Regenerated to a Living Hope

God by His great mercy regenerated believers to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible,…

Tested Faith More Precious Than Gold

Believers exult even while grieved in various trials, because the testing of their faith — more precious than perishing gold tested through fire — wil…

Timeline

Apostolic Greeting to the Dispersion

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, writes to the elect sojourners scattered across Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen according to God's foreknowledge, in sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of Christ's blood.

1 Peter 1:1-2
Regenerated to a Living Hope

God by His great mercy regenerated believers to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading, kept in Heaven for those guarded through faith.

1 Peter 1:3-5
Tested Faith More Precious Than Gold

Believers exult even while grieved in various trials, because the testing of their faith — more precious than perishing gold tested through fire — will be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:6-7

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