| 1:1 |
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To Gods elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, |
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To Gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, |
| 1:2 |
who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. |
who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. |
| 1:4 |
and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, |
and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, |
| 1:6 |
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. |
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. |
| 1:7 |
These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. |
These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. |
| 1:9 |
for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. |
for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. |
| 1:11 |
trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. |
trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow. |
| 1:13 |
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. |
Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. |
| 1:17 |
Since you call on a Father who judges each mans work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. |
Since you call on a Father who judges each persons work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. |
| 1:18 |
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, |
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, |
| 1:22 |
Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. |
Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. |
| 1:24 |
For, All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, |
For, All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, |
| 1:25 |
but the word of the Lord stands forever. And this is the word that was preached to you. |
but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word that was preached to you. |
| 2:4 |
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— |
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— |
| 2:7 |
Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone, |
Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone, |
| 2:8 |
and, A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall. They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for. |
and, A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall. They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for. |
| 2:9 |
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. |
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. |
| 2:11 |
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. |
Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. |
| 2:13 |
Submit yourselves for the Lords sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, |
Submit yourselves for the Lords sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, |
| 2:15 |
For it is Gods will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. |
For it is Gods will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. |
| 2:16 |
Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover up for evil; live as servants of God. |
Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover up for evil; live as Gods slaves. |
| 2:17 |
Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. |
Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor. |
| 2:18 |
Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. |
Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. |
| 2:19 |
For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. |
For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. |
| 2:24 |
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. |
He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. |
| 3:1 |
Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, |
Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, |
| 3:3 |
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. |
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. |
| 3:4 |
Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in Gods sight. |
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in Gods sight. |
| 3:5 |
For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, |
For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands, |
| 3:6 |
like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear. |
like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her Lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear. |
| 3:8 |
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. |
Finally, all of you, be like minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. |
| 3:9 |
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. |
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. |
| 3:10 |
For, Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. |
For, Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. |
| 3:11 |
He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. |
They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it. |
| 3:14 |
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. |
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened. |
| 3:15 |
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, |
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, |
| 3:17 |
It is better, if it is Gods will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. |
For it is better, if it is Gods will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. |
| 3:18 |
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit, |
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. |
| 3:19 |
through whom also he went and preached to the spirits in prison |
After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits— |
| 3:20 |
who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, |
to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, |
| 3:21 |
and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
| 4:1 |
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. |
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. |
| 4:2 |
As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. |
As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. |
| 4:4 |
They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you. |
They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you. |
| 4:6 |
For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit. |
For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit. |
| 4:7 |
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self controlled so that you can pray. |
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. |
| 4:10 |
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering Gods grace in its various forms. |
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of Gods grace in its various forms. |
| 4:11 |
If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. |
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 4:12 |
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. |
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. |
| 4:13 |
But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. |
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. |
| 4:17 |
For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? |
For it is time for judgment to begin with Gods household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? |
| 5:1 |
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christs sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: |
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christs sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: |
| 5:2 |
Be shepherds of Gods flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; |
Be shepherds of Gods flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; |
| 5:5 |
Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. |
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. |
| 5:8 |
Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. |
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. |
| 5:9 |
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. |
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. |