1 Peter 1 New American
Standard Bible (NASB)
A
Living Hope, and a Sure Salvation
1
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To
those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia,
Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the
Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, [a]to obey Jesus Christ and be
sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace [b]be yours in the fullest
measure.
3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His
great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the
resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to obtain an inheritance which is
imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to
be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now
for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
[c]trials, 7 so that the [d]proof of your faith, being more precious than gold
which [e]is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in
praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 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 [f]full of glory, 9
obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of [g]your souls.
10
As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come
to you made careful searches and inquiries, 11 [h]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 [i]to follow. 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 [j]look.
13
Therefore, [k]prepare your minds for action, [l]keep sober in spirit, fix your
hope completely on the grace [m]to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus
Christ. 14 As [n]obedient children, do not [o]be conformed to the former lusts
which were yours in your ignorance, 15 but [p]like the Holy One who called you,
[q]be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is written, “You
shall be holy, for I am holy.”
17
If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s
work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; 18
knowing that you were not [r]redeemed with perishable things like silver or
gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19 but with
precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. 20
For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared [s]in
these last times for the sake of you 21 who through Him are believers in God,
who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope
are in God.
22
Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a [t]sincere
love of the brethren, fervently love one another from [u]the heart, 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. 24 For,
“All
flesh is like grass,
And
all its glory like the flower of grass.
The
grass withers,
And
the flower falls off,
25
But the word of the Lord endures forever.”
And
this is the word which was [v]preached to you.
The
Bible Panorama
1
Peter 1
V
1–2: PILGRIMS Peter, the apostle, writes to the Christian pilgrims who have
been dispersed throughout what we know as modern Turkey. He wishes them
multiplied grace and peace. Although geographically scattered, their position
as the elect is focused in God. The Father’s foreknowledge, the Spirit’s
sanctifying, and the shed blood of Jesus Christ are all highlighted in the
greeting. Sanctification and obedience are to be priorities for them.
V 3–9: PRECIOUS Starting with God’s mercy and
their hope, through the resurrected Christ, Peter reminds them of an
incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that awaits them in heaven, and of the
preciousness of their faith which is being tried through grievous trials. This
will lead to great rejoicing and the certainty of their eternal salvation.
V 10–12: PRIVILEGE Prophets, and even angels,
would love to know what these Christians now know about the sufferings and
glory of Christ, made real to them through His gospel. They are privileged
people!
V 13–16: PRIORITY They are to reject former
sins and lusts. They are to be holy because God is holy. Holiness is the
hallmark of real conversion, and must be the priority of each Christian.
V
17–21: PRAYER Those who call on the Father in prayer should have a consistent
conduct that honours Him. The precious blood of Christ, shed in God’s economy
before the world was founded, has redeemed them. Their faith and hope are in
God, knowing that the once crucified Christ is risen from the dead.
V
22: PURITY The Holy Spirit has given them purity through obeying the truth.
Their love for one another is to blend purity with fervency.
V
23–25: PERMANENT Just as God lives forever, so His Word endures forever. They
have been born again spiritually through incorruptible and unchangeable seed.
Their gospel blessings will also last for ever.
Be
Blessed today
Blair
Humphreys
Southport
Merseyside
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