| 1:1 |
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen |
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as exiles, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen |
| 1:2 |
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. |
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to the obedience of Jesus Christ and the sprinkling of His blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. |
| 1:4 |
to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, |
to obtain an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and unfading, having been kept in heaven for you, |
| 1:6 |
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, |
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, |
| 1:7 |
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; |
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. |
| 1:8 |
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, |
And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, |
| 1:9 |
obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. |
receiving as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. |
| 1:10 |
As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, |
Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, made careful searches and inquiries, |
| 1:11 |
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. |
inquiring to know what time or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He was predicting the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. |
| 1:12 |
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. |
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been declared to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look. |
| 1:13 |
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. |
Therefore, having girded your minds for action, being sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. |
| 1:14 |
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, |
As obedient children, not being conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, |
| 1:15 |
but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; |
but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your conduct; |
| 1:17 |
If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each ones work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; |
And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each ones work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your sojourn, |
| 1:18 |
knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, |
knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things like silver or gold from your futile conduct inherited from your forefathers, |
| 1:20 |
For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you |
He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but appeared in these last times for the sake of you |
| 1:22 |
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, |
Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a love of the brothers without hypocrisy, fervently love one another from the heart, |
| 1:23 |
for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. |
for you have been born again not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. |
| 1:25 |
But the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word which was preached to you. |
But the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word which was proclaimed to you as good news. |
| 2:1 |
Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, |
Therefore, laying aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, |
| 2:6 |
For this is contained in Scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious corner stone, And he who believes in Him will not be disappointed. |
For this is contained in Scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious corner stone, And he who believes upon Him will not be put to shame. |
| 2:7 |
This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for those who disbelieve, The stone which the builders rejected, This became the very corner stone, |
This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for those who disbelieve, The stone which the builders rejected, This has become the chief corner stone, |
| 2:8 |
and, A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; for they stumble because they are disobedient to the word, and to this doom they were also appointed. |
and, A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense. They stumble because they are disobedient to the word, and to this stumbling they were also appointed. |
| 2:9 |
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for Gods own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; |
But you are a chosen family, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for Gods own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; |
| 2:11 |
Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul. |
Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul, |
| 2:12 |
Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation. |
by keeping your conduct excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good works, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation. |
| 2:13 |
Submit yourselves for the Lords sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, |
Be subject for the sake of the Lord to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, |
| 2:14 |
or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. |
or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do good. |
| 2:15 |
For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men. |
For such is the will of God that by doing good you may silence the ignorance of foolish men. |
| 2:16 |
Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God. |
Act as free people, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as slaves of God. |
| 2:17 |
Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. |
Honor all people, love the brethren, fear God, honor the king. |
| 2:18 |
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable. |
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are crooked. |
| 2:19 |
For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly. |
For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unrighteously. |
| 2:20 |
For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God. |
For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it, you endure, this finds favor with God. |
| 2:21 |
For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, |
For to this you have been called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in His steps, |
| 2:22 |
who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; |
who did no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; |
| 2:23 |
and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; |
who being reviled, was not reviling in return; while suffering, He was uttering no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously. |
| 2:24 |
and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. |
Who Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that having died to sin, we might live to righteousness; by His wounds you were healed. |
| 2:25 |
For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls. |
For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. |
| 3:1 |
In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, |
In the same way, you wives, be subject to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, |
| 3:2 |
as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior. |
as they observe your pure conduct with fear. |
| 3:3 |
Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; |
Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on garments; |
| 3:4 |
but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. |
but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible quality of a lowly and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. |
| 3:5 |
For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands; |
For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being subject to their own husbands, |
| 3:6 |
just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him Lord, and you have become her children if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear. |
just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him Lord. You have become her children if you do good, not fearing any intimidation. |
| 3:7 |
You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. |
You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker vessel, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. |
| 3:8 |
To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; |
Now to sum up, all of you be like minded, sympathetic, brotherly, tender hearted, and humble in spirit; |
| 3:9 |
not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. |
not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but giving a blessing instead, for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. |
| 3:13 |
Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? |
And who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? |
| 3:14 |
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, |
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their fear, and do not be troubled, |
| 3:15 |
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; |
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and fear, |
| 3:16 |
and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. |
having a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame. |
| 3:17 |
For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong. |
For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing good rather than for doing wrong. |
| 3:18 |
For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; |
For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, so that He might bring you to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; |
| 3:21 |
Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal of a good conscience to God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
| 4:1 |
Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, |
Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose—because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin— |
| 4:2 |
so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. |
so as to no longer live the rest of the time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. |
| 4:3 |
For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties and abominable idolatries. |
For the time already past is sufficient for you to have worked out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. |
| 4:4 |
In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign you; |
In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, maligning you, |
| 4:6 |
For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God. |
For to this the gospel has been proclaimed even to those who are now dead, so that though they were judged in the flesh as men, they live in the spirit according to the will of God. |
| 4:7 |
The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. |
The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be of sound thinking and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. |
| 4:9 |
Be hospitable to one another without complaint. |
Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. |
| 4:10 |
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. |
As each one has received a gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God— |
| 4:11 |
Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. |
whoever speaks, as one speaking the oracles of God; whoever serves, as one serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and might forever and ever. Amen. |
| 4:12 |
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; |
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you. |
| 4:13 |
but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. |
But to the degree you are sharing the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. |
| 4:14 |
If you are reviled 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. |
| 4:16 |
but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name. |
but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be put to shame, but is to glorify God in this name. |
| 4:17 |
For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? |
For it is time for judgment to begin with the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? |
| 4:19 |
Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right. |
Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God must entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing good. |
| 5:2 |
shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; |
shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing not under compulsion, but willingly, according to God; and not for dishonest gain, but with eagerness; |
| 5:3 |
nor yet as Lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock. |
nor yet as Lording it over those allotted to you, but being examples to the flock. |
| 5:5 |
You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. |
You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. |
| 5:8 |
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. |
Be of sober spirit, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. |
| 5:9 |
But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. |
But resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished among your brethren who are in the world. |
| 5:10 |
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. |
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, strengthen, confirm, and ground you. |
| 5:11 |
To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen. |
To Him be might forever and ever. Amen. |
| 5:12 |
Through Silvanus, our faithful brother for so I regard him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! |
Through Silvanus, our faithful brother as I regard him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and bearing witness that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! |