1 Peter 1
1:11 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosenPeter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen 1:22 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. 1:33 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1:44 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, 1:55 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 1:66 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trialsIn this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials 1:77 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1:88 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 1:99 now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1:1010 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, 1:1111 trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 1:1212 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. 1:1313 Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1:1414 As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. 1:1515 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, 1:1616 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1:1717 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. 1:1818 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, 1:1919 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. 1:2020 He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake. 1:2121 Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God. 1:2222 Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. 1:2323 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 1:2424 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, 1:2525 but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.
1 Peter 2
2:11 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. 2:22 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 2:33 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 2:44 As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight,As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, 2:55 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 2:66 For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” 2:77 To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” 2:88 and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed. 2:99 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 2:1010 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 2:1111 Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul. 2:1212 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. 2:1313 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, 2:1414 or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. 2:1515 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. 2:1616 Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. 2:1717 Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. 2:1818 Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable. 2:1919 For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. 2:2020 How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 2:2121 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: 2:2222 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” 2:2323 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. 2:2424 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” 2:2525 For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 3
3:11 Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wivesWives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives 3:22 when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. 3:33 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes,Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, 3:44 but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. 3:55 For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands, 3:66 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear. 3:77 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. 3:88 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. 3:99 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 3:1010 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. 3:1111 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. 3:1212 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 3:1313 Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 3:1414 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” 3:1515 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, 3:1616 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. 3:1717 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 3:1818 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, 3:1919 in whom He also went and preached to the spirits in prisonin whom He also went and preached to the spirits in prison 3:2020 who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. 3:2121 And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 3:2222 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.
1 Peter 4
4:11 Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 4:22 Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God. 4:33 For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. 4:44 Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you. 4:55 But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 4:66 That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 4:77 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. 4:88 Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 4:99 Show hospitality to one another without complaining.Show hospitality to one another without complaining. 4:1010 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. 4:1111 If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 4:1212 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. 4:1313 But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. 4:1414 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 4:1515 Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler. 4:1616 But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name. 4:1717 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? 4:1818 And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” 4:1919 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
1 Peter 5
5:11 As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: 5:22 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; 5:33 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 5:44 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 5:55 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 5:66 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 5:77 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 5:88 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 5:99 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 5:1010 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. 5:1111 To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen. 5:1212 Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 5:1313 The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark. 5:1414 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.