5 oyou yourselves like living stones are being built up as pa spiritual house, to be qa holy priesthood, rto offer spiritual sacrifices sacceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 21 ywho through him are believers in God, zwho raised him from the dead and agave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. 3 oDo not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— Font Size. English Standard Version Update. Stewards of God's Grace - Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. 11  let him turn away from evil and do good; 12  For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”. 14 As obedient children, ido not be conformed to the passions jof your former ignorance, English Standard Version (ESV) 22 bHe committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. 13:17; Luke 10:24], ch. But rwho are you to judge your neighbor? Paragraph. 13 Is anyone among you suffering? 8:17 an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and # [ch. 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take qthe prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 1 Peter 3. 14 or to governors as sent by him oto punish those who do evil and pto praise those who do good. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for ba sincere brotherly love, clove one another earnestly from a pure heart, 22 who has gone into heaven and xis at the right hand of God, ywith angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him. 19 For this is a gracious thing, when, xmindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but (AW)was made manifest (AX)in the last times for the sake of you 21 (AY)who through him are believers in God, (AZ)who raised him from the dead and (BA)gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. 4:5; [2 Thess. 16 jhaving a good conscience, so that, kwhen you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 6 But dhe gives more grace. And this word (BI)is the good news that was preached to you. 7Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 5:15 so as to live for # ch. 1:19; [Dan. 10 Concerning this salvation, (X)the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring (Y)what person or time[a] (Z)the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating (AA)when he predicted (AB)the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. hAccording to his great mercy, ihe has caused us to be born again to a living hope jthrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 8:18; 2 Cor. 25  hbut the word of the Lord remains forever.”. 2:14] has ceased from sin, 2 # Rom. 1 Peter 1:1. 1 Peter 4 - Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh,* arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, Copy Options. Shepherd the Flock of God. 13 Therefore, (AG)preparing your minds for action,[b] and (AH)being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 3:22]; See John 7:39. 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. 4 What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? hBy his wounds you have been healed. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 66:10; Prov. Although 1 Peter is a short letter, it touches on various doctrines and has much to say about Christian life and duties. 9 kBe wretched and mourn and weep. 4:7; Heb. 4 As you come to him, a living stone nrejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, wanointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for (BB)a sincere brotherly love, (BC)love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 (BD)since you have been born again, (BE)not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through (BF)the living and abiding word of God; 24 for, (BG)“All flesh is like grass    and all its glory like the flower of grass.The grass withers,    and the flower falls,25 (BH)but the word of the Lord remains forever.”. 10 gOnce you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Cancel any time. 1 Peter 5. 21 For zto this you have been called, ybecause Christ also suffered for you, aleaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. and all its glory like the flower of grass. 12 cIt was revealed to them that dthey were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you eby the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, fthings into which angels long to look. 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogance. 21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, unow saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but vas an appeal to God for a good conscience, wthrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Is anyone cheerful? 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, nso that you may not be judged; behold, othe Judge is standing pat the door. 48:10, Rom. 12 There is only oone lawgiver and pjudge, he who is able to save and qto destroy. 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 5 Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit cthat he has made to dwell in us”? 2Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual 3milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation-- 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of a the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to b the foreknowledge of God the Father, c in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and d for sprinkling with his blood: May e grace and f peace be multiplied to you. May grace and peace be multiplied to you. ... 1 Peter 4 :: English Standard Version (ESV) Strong's. Cite Share Print BLB Searches. 49:8; 130:8; 1 Cor. 2 according to b the foreknowledge of God the Father, c in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and d for sprinkling with his blood: May e grace and f peace be multiplied to you. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 17:3; Isa. 4:17; Heb. 7 Likewise, shusbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker tvessel, since they are heirs with you1 of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. For tyou are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. 6:9], [Ps. 3:19; Mal. 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but wwas made manifest xin the last times for the sake of you 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 13 Therefore, gpreparing your minds for action,2 and hbeing sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 2 kLike newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual lmilk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— Paragraph. And you are her children, if you do good and rdo not fear anything that is frightening. 1 Peter 2. 16 Therefore, yconfess your sins to one another and pray for one another, zthat you may be healed. 1:6; 2 Cor. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, Verse. (H)According to his great mercy, (I)he has caused us to be born again to a living hope (J)through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to (K)an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and (L)unfading, (M)kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God's power are being guarded (N)through faith for a salvation (O)ready to be revealed in the last time. 8 gDraw near to God, and he will draw near to you. 3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask zwrongly, to spend it on your passions. 3:18 Christ suffered in the flesh, # 4:1 Some manuscripts add for us; some for you # [Eph. 9 obtaining wthe outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Since therefore # ch. English Standard Version (ESV). 1 Peter 1 Greeting. 10 Concerning this salvation, xthe prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, hCleanse your hands, you sinners, and ipurify your hearts, jyou double-minded. 2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. Confirm Your Calling and Election 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, qcalling him lord. vThough you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 4:7; 5:8; 1 Thess. 1:7-12], 2 Pet. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation-- 16 rLive as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but sliving as servants4 of God. 10 For. 1 Simeon 1 Peter, a servant 2 and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a a faith of equal standing with ours b by the righteousness of our c God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 d May grace and peace be multiplied to you e in the knowledge of God and … 5:6, 8; 2 Tim. Greeting. 1 Peter 5:8 English Standard Version (ESV) 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. 18 wServants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 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