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Living Hope, and a Sure Salvation |
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1 Peter 1:1
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Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those
who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia,
and Bithynia, who are chosen |
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1 Peter 1:2
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according to the foreknowledge of God the Father,
by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with
His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure. |
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1 Peter 1:3
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living
hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, |
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1 Peter 1:4
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to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable
and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, |
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1 Peter 1:5
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who are protected by the power of God through
faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. |
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1 Peter 1:6
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In this you greatly rejoice, even though now
for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, |
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1 Peter 1:7
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so that the proof of your faith, being more
precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found
to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; |
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1 Peter 1:8
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and though you have not seen Him, you love Him,
and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with
joy inexpressible and full of glory, |
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1 Peter 1:9
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obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation
of your souls. |
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1 Peter 1:10
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As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied
of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, |
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1 Peter 1:11
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seeking to know what person or time the Spirit
of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ
and the glories to follow. |
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1 Peter 1:12
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It was revealed to them that they were not serving
themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through
those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven--things
into which angels long to look. |
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1 Peter 1:13
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Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep
sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at
the revelation of Jesus Christ. |
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1 Peter 1:14
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As obedient children, do not be conformed to
the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, |
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1 Peter 1:15
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but like the Holy One who called you, be holy
yourselves also in all your behavior; |
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1 Peter 1:16
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because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR
I AM HOLY." |
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1 Peter 1:17
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If you address as Father the One who impartially
judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time
of your stay on earth; |
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1 Peter 1:18
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knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable
things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, |
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1 Peter 1:19
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but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished
and spotless, the blood of Christ. |
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1 Peter 1:20
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For He was foreknown before the foundation of
the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you |
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1 Peter 1:21
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who through Him are believers 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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1 Peter 1:22
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Since you have in obedience to the truth purified
your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from
the heart, |
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1 Peter 1:23
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for you have been born again not of seed which
is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word
of God. |
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1 Peter 1:24
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For, "ALL FLESH IS LIKE GRASS, AND ALL ITS GLORY
LIKE THE FLOWER OF GRASS. THE GRASS WITHERS, AND THE FLOWER FALLS OFF, |
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1 Peter 1:25
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BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER." And
this is the word which was preached to you. |
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