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1 Peter 1 :: New English Translation (NET)

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:1 - From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing abroad (in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia) who are chosen

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:2 - according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ's blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure!

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:3 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:4 - that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:5 - who by God's power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:6 - This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 - Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold - gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away - and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:8 - You have not seen him, but you love him. You do not see him now but you believe in him, and so you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:9 - because you are attaining the goal of your faith - the salvation of your souls.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:10 - Concerning this salvation, the prophets who predicted the grace that would come to you searched and investigated carefully.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:11 - They probed into what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when he testified beforehand about the sufferings appointed for Christ and his subsequent glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:12 - They were shown that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things now announced to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven - things angels long to catch a glimpse of.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:13 - Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:14 - Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:15 - but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:16 - for it is written, "You shall be holy, because I am holy."

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:17 - And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one's work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:18 - You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed - not by perishable things like silver or gold,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:19 - but by precious blood like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb, namely Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:20 - He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifested in these last times for your sake.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:21 - Through him you now trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:22 - You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:23 - You have been born anew, not from perishable but from imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:24 - For all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of the grass; the grass withers and the flower falls off,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:25 - but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.
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1 Peter Chapter 1 — Additional Translations:

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