1 Peter 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 5
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
Cross-References
- Leviticus 11:44
- Isaiah 40:6–8
- Exodus 12:5
People & Context
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, writes to the elect sojourners scattered across Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen according t…
God by His great mercy regenerated believers to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible,…
Believers exult even while grieved in various trials, because the testing of their faith — more precious than perishing gold tested through fire — wil…
Timeline
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 1:1-2God 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 1:3-5Believers 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.
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