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1 Peter 1: A Living Hope

1 Peter 1 is written to God’s chosen people living as foreigners in many lands. Peter praises God, who has given believers new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ and an inheritance kept in heaven. Trials test faith like fire tests gold. The prophets searched to understand this salvation. Believers should set their hope on grace, be holy because God is holy, and love one another from the heart, because they were redeemed with the precious blood of Christ. All flesh is like grass, but the Lord’s word endures forever.

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World English Bible · 25 verses

  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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  2. 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  3. 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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  4. 4 to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  5. 5 who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  6. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  7. 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—This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  8. 8 whom, 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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  9. 9 receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  10. 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently. They prophesied of the grace that would come to you,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  11. 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  12. 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  13. 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—This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  14. 14 as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  15. 15 but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  16. 16 because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  17. 17 If 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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  18. 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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  19. 19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  20. 20 who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in this last age for your sake,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  21. 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  22. 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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  23. 23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  24. 24 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all of man’s glory like the flower in the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  25. 25 but the Lord’s word endures forever.” This is the word of Good News which was preached to you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org

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Hope in God

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Color the sunrise and the flowers. We can set our hope on God!

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Bible Verse

“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—”

1 Peter 1:13 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

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Read the verse aloud. Explain that hope means waiting for something good that God has promised. Talk about something good you are waiting for, and thank God that his promises are sure.

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