| 1:1 |
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, |
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who are living as foreigners scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen |
| 1:2 |
according 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. |
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be multiplied to yall. |
| 1:3 |
Blessed 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, |
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to ʜɪꜱ great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, |
| 1:4 |
to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesnt fade away, reserved in Heaven for you, |
to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that will never fade away, reserved in heaven for yall, |
| 1:5 |
who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. |
who by the power of God are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. |
| 1:6 |
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials, |
In this yall greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, yall may have been grieved by various trials, |
| 1:7 |
that 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— |
that the proof of yalls 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. |
| 1:8 |
whom, not having known, you love. In him, though now you dont see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory, |
Though yall havent seen him, yall love him. And though yall dont see him now, through believing in him, yall rejoice greatly with inexpressible and glorious joy, |
| 1:9 |
receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. |
receiving the result of yalls faith, the salvation of yalls souls. |
| 1:10 |
Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently. They prophesied of the grace that would come to you, |
Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently. They prophesied of the grace that would come to yall, |
| 1:11 |
searching 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. |
searching for what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was pointing to when ʜᴇ predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. |
| 1:12 |
To 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. |
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but yall, in these things which now have been announced to yall through those who preached the gospel to yall by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven—things which angels long to look into. |
| 1:13 |
Therefore 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— |
Therefore, tightening a belt around yalls thoughts and being fully sober minded, set your* hope fully on the grace that will be brought to yall at the revelation of Jesus Christ. |
| 1:14 |
as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance, |
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires yall had when yall were ignorant, |
| 1:15 |
but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior, |
but just as he who called yall is holy, so yall ought to be holy in all of yalls behavior, |
| 1:16 |
because it is written, You shall be holy, for I am holy. |
for it is written, Yall must be holy, for I am holy. |
| 1:17 |
If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each mans work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear, |
If yall address as Father the one who impartially judges each persons work, yall should live out your* time on earth in reverent fear, |
| 1:18 |
knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers, |
knowing that it was not with corruptible things like silver or gold that yall were redeemed from the useless way of life handed down from yalls ancestors, |
| 1:19 |
but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ, |
but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. |
| 1:20 |
who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in this last age for your sake, |
Indeed, he was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for yalls sake. |
| 1:21 |
who 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. |
Through him yall are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that yalls faith and hope are in God. |
| 1:22 |
Seeing 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, |
Since yall have purified your* souls in obedience to the truth in sincere mutual affection, yall should love one another fervently, from the heart, |
| 1:23 |
having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever. |
having been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. |
| 1:24 |
For, All flesh is like grass, and all of mans glory like the flower in the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls; |
For, All flesh is like grass, and all of its glory is like the flower in the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls, |
| 1:25 |
but the Lords word endures forever. This is the word of Good News which was preached to you. |
but the word of the Lord YHWH endures forever. This is the word which was preached to yall. |
| 2:1 |
Putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking, |
Therefore, putting away all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all slander, |
| 2:2 |
as newborn babies, long for the pure spiritual milk, that with it you may grow, |
yall should crave pure spiritual milk like newborn babies, that by it yall may grow up in salvation, |
| 2:3 |
if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. |
if yall have tasted that the Lord is kind. |
| 2:4 |
Come to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious. |
As yall come to him, the living stone, rejected by humans but chosen and precious to God, |
| 2:5 |
You also as living stones are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. |
yall also, as living stones, are being built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. |
| 2:6 |
Because it is contained in Scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen and precious. He who believes in him will not be disappointed. |
For this is upheld in Scripture, See, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen and precious. The one who believes in him will never be put to shame. |
| 2:7 |
For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone, |
This precious value, therefore, is for yall who believe. But for those who disbelieve, The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone, |
| 2:8 |
and, a stumbling stone and a rock of offense. For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, to which also they were appointed. |
and, a stumbling stone and a rock of offense. For they stumble because they are disobedient to the word, as they were also appointed to do. |
| 2:9 |
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for Gods own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. |
But yall are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy ethnic group, a people of Gods own possession, that yall may proclaim the virtues of ʜɪᴍ who called yall out of darkness into ʜɪꜱ marvelous light. |
| 2:10 |
In the past, you were not a people, but now are Gods people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. |
Formerly, not a people, now the people of God. Formerly not receiving mercy, but now receiving mercy. |
| 2:11 |
Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims to abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, |
Beloved, I beg yall as foreigners and immigrants to abstain from fleshly desires that war against the soul, |
| 2:12 |
having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation. |
maintaining such an excellent way of life among the ethnic groups that, though they accuse yall of being evildoers, they may see yalls excellent deeds and glorify God in the day of visitation. |
| 2:13 |
Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake: whether to the king, as supreme, |
Therefore, for the Lords sake, yall should submit to every human institution: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, |
| 2:14 |
or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well. |
or to governors, as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for praise to those who do good. |
| 2:15 |
For this is the will of God, that by well doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. |
For this is the will of God, that doing good would silence the ignorance of foolish humans. |
| 2:16 |
Live as free people, yet not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God. |
Live as free people, not using freedom as a covering for evil, but as slaves of God. |
| 2:17 |
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. |
Yall are to honor all people and love the family of siblings. Yall are to fear God and honor the emperor. |
| 2:18 |
Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked. |
Servants, submit to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and equitable ones, but also to those who are crooked. |
| 2:19 |
For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God. |
For it is commendable if, because of a consciousness of God, someone endures hardships and unjust suffering. |
| 2:20 |
For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God. |
But what credit is it if yall endure a beating for doing wrong? But if yall endure suffering when doing good, this is commendable before God. |
| 2:21 |
For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps, |
To this yall were called, because Christ suffered for yall, leaving an example, so that yall would follow his steps. |
| 2:22 |
who didnt sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. |
He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. |
| 2:23 |
When he was cursed, he didnt curse back. When he suffered, he didnt threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously. |
When he was insulted, he did not retaliate. When he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he committed himself to ʜɪᴍ who judges righteously. |
| 2:24 |
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed by his wounds. |
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds, yall were healed. |
| 2:25 |
For you were going astray like sheep; but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. |
For yall were like sheep going astray, but now yall have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of yalls souls. |
| 3:1 |
In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, so that, even if any dont obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word, |
In the same way, wives, submit to your own husbands, so that, even if any dont obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word, |
| 3:2 |
seeing your pure behavior in fear. |
seeing yalls pure and respectful way of life. |
| 3:3 |
Let your beauty come not from the outward adorning of braiding your hair, and of wearing gold ornaments or of putting on fine clothing, |
Let your beauty come not merely from outward adornments, such as elaborate hairstyles, wearing gold jewelry, or putting on fine clothing, |
| 3:4 |
but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in Gods sight. |
but from the humanity hidden in the heart, the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in Gods sight. |
| 3:5 |
For this is how in the past the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands. |
For this is how the holy women who hoped in God adorned themselves in the past, submitting to their own husbands, |
| 3:6 |
So Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him Lord, whose children you now are if you do well and are not put in fear by any terror. |
just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him Lord. Yall are her children now if yall do good and are not frightened by any terror. |
| 3:7 |
You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman as to the weaker vessel, as also being joint heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. |
Husbands, in the same way, yall should dwell together with yalls wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker vessel, showing them honor and as fellow heirs of the grace of life, so that nothing will hinder your* prayers. |
| 3:8 |
Finally, all of you be like minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous, |
Finally, all yall should be one minded and sympathetic, having the affection of siblings and being compassionate and humble. |
| 3:9 |
not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. |
Yall are not to return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead give a blessing, because yall were called so that yall would inherit a blessing. |
| 3:10 |
For, He who would love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. |
For, Whoever wants to love life and see good days, must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from speaking deceit. |
| 3:11 |
Let him turn away from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it. |
They must turn away from evil and do good. They must seek peace and pursue it. |
| 3:12 |
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. |
For the eyes of the Lord YHWH are on the righteous, and ʜɪꜱ ears are open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord YHWH is against those who do evil. |
| 3:13 |
Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good? |
Now who will harm yall if yall become zealous for what is good? |
| 3:14 |
But even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you are blessed. Dont fear what they fear, neither be troubled. |
But even if yall should suffer for the sake of righteousness, yall are blessed. Yall must not fear what they fear, and do not be troubled. |
| 3:15 |
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear, |
But sanctify Christ as Lord in yalls hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks yall to give a reason for the hope that is in yall. But do this with gentleness and reverence, |
| 3:16 |
having a good conscience. Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ. |
keeping a good conscience, so that when yall are spoken against, those who curse yalls good way of life in Christ might be put to shame. |
| 3:17 |
For it is better, if it is Gods will, that you suffer for doing what is right than for doing evil. |
For it is better, if it is Gods will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. |
| 3:18 |
Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit, |
For Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring yall to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit. |
| 3:19 |
in whom he also went and preached to the spirits in prison, |
In this, he also went and preached to the spirits in prison, |
| 3:20 |
who before were disobedient when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. |
who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark, a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water, |
| 3:21 |
This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
and this is a symbol of the baptism which now saves yall not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but the pledge of a good conscience toward God through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
| 3:22 |
who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him. |
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God with angels, authorities, and powers arranged as subject to him. |
| 4:1 |
Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind; for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, |
Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, yall should arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin, |
| 4:2 |
that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. |
spending the remaining time in the flesh living not for human desires, but for the will of God. |
| 4:3 |
For we have spent enough of our past time doing the desire of the Gentiles, and having walked in lewdness, lusts, drunken binges, orgies, carousings, and abominable idolatries. |
For yall have spent enough time in the past carrying out the desire of the ethnic groups, having walked in sensuality, desires, drunkenness, hard partying, binge drinking, and illicit idolatries. |
| 4:4 |
They think it is strange that you dont run with them into the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you. |
They are shocked that yall dont rush into the same excess and extravagance, so they vilify yall. |
| 4:6 |
For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit. |
For this reason the gospel was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged according to human standards in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit. |
| 4:7 |
But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self controlled, and sober in prayer. |
The end of all things is near. Therefore yall are to be self controlled and sober minded for prayer. |
| 4:8 |
And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins. |
Above all, hold onto a deep love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. |
| 4:9 |
Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. |
Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. |
| 4:10 |
As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms. |
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as excellent stewards of the grace of God in its various forms. |
| 4:11 |
If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. |
If anyone speaks, let it be with the words of God. If anyone serves, let it be from the strength which God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. |
| 4:12 |
Beloved, dont be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you. |
Beloved, yall shouldnt be surprised by the fiery trial that has come to test yall, as though a strange thing were happening to you*. |
| 4:13 |
But because you are partakers of Christs sufferings, rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy. |
But inasmuch as yall share in the sufferings of Christ, yall should rejoice so that at the revelation of his glory yall may rejoice with exceeding joy. |
| 4:14 |
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified. |
If yall are insulted for the name of Christ, yall are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on yall. |
| 4:15 |
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other mens matters. |
But let none of yall suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or one who meddles in the affairs of others. |
| 4:16 |
But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter. |
But if one of yall suffers for being a Christian, do not be ashamed, but rather praise God that you bear such a name. |
| 4:17 |
For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God. If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who dont obey the Good News of God? |
For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God. If it starts with us, what will happen to those who dont obey the gospel of God? |
| 4:18 |
If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner? |
If it is difficult for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner? |
| 4:19 |
Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator. |
Therefore, those who suffer according to the will of God should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator as they do good. |
| 5:1 |
Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed: |
Therefore, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ and as one who will share in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among yall: |
| 5:2 |
shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but willingly; |
Yall are to shepherd the flock of God around yall, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly according to Gods direction; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly; |
| 5:3 |
not as Lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock. |
not Lording it over those entrusted to yall, but being examples to the flock. |
| 5:4 |
When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesnt fade away. |
When the chief Shepherd appears, yall will receive the crown of glory that never fades away. |
| 5:5 |
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. |
Likewise, yall who are younger, be subject to the elders. All yall should clothe yourselves in humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. |
| 5:6 |
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, |
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that ʜᴇ may exalt yall in due time. |
| 5:7 |
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. |
Cast all your* worries on ʜɪᴍ, because ʜᴇ cares for yall. |
| 5:8 |
Be sober and self controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. |
Yall be sober minded and alert. Yalls adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. |
| 5:9 |
Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. |
Yall must resist him firmly in faith, knowing that your* siblings are undergoing the same sufferings around the world. |
| 5:10 |
But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. |
But after yall have suffered a little while, may the God of all grace, who called yall to his eternal glory in Christ, restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish yall. |
| 5:11 |
To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. |
To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. |
| 5:12 |
Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. |
Through Silvanus, our faithful sibling, as I consider him, I have written to yall briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it, yall! |
| 5:13 |
She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son. |
She who is in Babylon, chosen together with yall, greets yall. So does Mark, my son. |
| 5:14 |
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen. |
Yall greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all yall who are in Christ. Amen. |