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1 Peter 1

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1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood: Grace to you and peace be multiplied. 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you, 5who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials, 7that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ— 8whom, not having known, you love. In him, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory, 9receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 10Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently. They prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them pointed to when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow them. 12To them it was revealed that they served not themselves, but you, in these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into. 13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ— 14as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance, 15but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior, 16because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear, 18knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers, 19but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ, 20who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in this last age for your sake, 21who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope might be in God. 22Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently, 23having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever. 24For, “All flesh is like grass, and all of man’s glory like the flower in the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls; 25but the Lord’s word endures forever.” This is the word of Good News which was preached to you.

World English Bible, 2020 stable text edition. Public domain; “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org. eBible.org

Overview

1 Peter Chapter 1 begins with the Apostle Peter addressing the scattered believers in various regions, emphasizing their identity as chosen exiles. He reminds them that they have been foreknown by God the Father, sanctified by the Spirit, and sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. This introduction sets the tone for the chapter, highlighting the divine purpose and grace bestowed upon them. Peter encourages the believers to rejoice in their salvation, even amidst trials, as these challenges serve to refine their faith, which is more precious than gold (1 Peter 1:7). This theme of hope in suffering is central to the Christian experience, reminding us that trials can lead to spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God.

The chapter further emphasizes the living hope that believers have through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Peter describes the inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for them (1 Peter 1:4). This assurance of eternal life is a source of great joy and motivation for believers to live holy lives, as they are called to be holy just as God is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16). The chapter concludes with a reminder of the preciousness of the blood of Christ, which redeems them from their futile ways, and the call to love one another earnestly, reflecting the transformative power of the Gospel in their lives. This chapter serves as a powerful reminder of our identity in Christ and the hope we have in Him, encouraging us to live out our faith with confidence and love.

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  1. Leviticus 10:3v16Leviticus 10:3 emphasizes God's holiness and the need for those who approach Him to regard Him as holy, which is echoed in 1 Peter 1:16 where believers are called to be holy as God is holy.
  2. Leviticus 11:44v15Leviticus 11:44 calls the Israelites to be holy as God is holy, a command that Peter reiterates for Christians in 1 Peter 1:15-16, highlighting the continuity of God's call to holiness.
  3. Leviticus 19:2v15Leviticus 19:2 commands the Israelites to be holy as God is holy. 1 Peter 1:15-16 reiterates this call to holiness for Christians, emphasizing the continuity of God's standard of holiness.
  4. Leviticus 20:7v15Leviticus 20:7 calls for the Israelites to consecrate themselves and be holy, as God is holy. This command is echoed in 1 Peter 1:15-16, where Peter urges believers to be holy in all their conduct, citing the holiness of God as the standard.
  5. Leviticus 22:32v15Leviticus 22:32 emphasizes the sanctification of God's name, which is paralleled in 1 Peter 1:15-16, where believers are called to be holy as God is holy, reflecting His sanctity in their lives.
  6. Job 23:10v7Job acknowledges that God knows the way he takes and that he will come forth as gold, which parallels 1 Peter 1:7 where trials test faith, resulting in praise and glory.
  7. Psalms 49:12v24Psalm 49:12 highlights the transient nature of human life, akin to 1 Peter 1:24, which compares human glory to grass that withers.
  8. Psalms 66:10v6Psalm 66:10 speaks of God testing and refining His people, akin to the trials mentioned in 1 Peter 1:6-7 that refine faith like gold.
  9. Proverbs 17:3v7Proverbs 17:3 speaks of the refining of silver and gold, likening it to the testing of hearts by the Lord. 1 Peter 1:7 uses the metaphor of refining to describe the testing of faith, which is more precious than gold.
  10. Isaiah 40:8v24Isaiah 40:8 declares the enduring nature of God's word, which is echoed in 1 Peter 1:24-25, emphasizing the eternal and unchanging truth of Scripture.
  11. Isaiah 48:10v7Isaiah 48:10 speaks of God refining His people in the furnace of affliction, similar to 1 Peter 1:7 which describes the testing of faith through trials as refining gold.
  12. Daniel 12:10v7Daniel 12:10 mentions the purification and refinement of the wise, which is similar to 1 Peter 1:7 where faith is tested by fire to result in praise, glory, and honor.
  13. Malachi 3:3v7Malachi 3:3 speaks of refining and purifying the sons of Levi, similar to 1 Peter 1:7, which discusses the refining of faith through trials.
  14. John 3:3v23John 3:3 speaks of being 'born again' to see the kingdom of God, which 1 Peter 1:23 explains as being born of imperishable seed through the living and enduring word of God.
  15. John 20:29v8Jesus blesses those who believe without seeing in John 20:29, which is echoed in 1 Peter 1:8, where believers love and believe in Jesus despite not having seen Him.
  16. Romans 12:9v22Romans 12:9 calls for love to be genuine, which is paralleled in 1 Peter 1:22 where believers are instructed to love one another earnestly from a pure heart.
  17. Ephesians 1:3v3Ephesians 1:3 speaks of God blessing us with every spiritual blessing in Christ, which parallels 1 Peter 1:3-4 where Peter praises God for giving us a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  18. Ephesians 3:10v12Ephesians 3:10 reveals that through the church, the manifold wisdom of God is made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 1 Peter 1:12 speaks of the things that have now been announced to believers through those who preached the gospel by the Holy Spirit, things into which angels long to look.
  19. Ephesians 5:1v15Ephesians 5:1 calls believers to be imitators of God, which aligns with 1 Peter 1:15-16 where believers are called to be holy as God is holy.
  20. Hebrews 9:14v18Hebrews 9:14 discusses the purifying power of Christ's blood, which is echoed in 1 Peter 1:18-19, where believers are redeemed with the precious blood of Christ.
  21. James 1:2v6James 1:2 encourages believers to consider trials as joy, similar to 1 Peter 1:6-7, which speaks of rejoicing in trials because they test and refine faith.

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