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align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">New American Standard Bible</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/nasb/1_peter/1.htm" style="color:#0092f2" title="NASB 1995">►► </a></td></tr></table></div><p class="hdg">A Living Hope and a Sure Salvation</p><p><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>Peter<MG4074>, an apostle<MG652> of Jesus<MG2424> Christ<MG5547>, <p class="paragraph"> To those who reside<MG3927> as<MG3927> strangers<MG3927>, scattered<MG1290> throughout<MG1290> Pontus<MG4195>, Galatia<MG1053>, Cappadocia<MG2587>, Asia<MG773>, and Bithynia<MG978>, who are chosen<MG1588> <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>according<MG2596> to the foreknowledge<MG4268> of God<MG2316> the Father<MG3962>, by the sanctifying<MG38> work<MG38> of the Spirit<MG4151>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[a]</a></span>to obey<MG5218> Jesus<MG2424> Christ<MG5547> and be sprinkled<MG4473> with His blood<MG129>: May grace<MG5485> and peace<MG1515> be multiplied<MG4129> to you<MG4771>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Blessed<MG2128> be the God<MG2316> and Father<MG3962> of our Lord<MG2962> Jesus<MG2424> Christ<MG5547>, who according<MG2596> to His great<MG4183> mercy<MG1656> has caused<MG313> us to<MG313> be<MG313> born<MG313> again<MG313> to a living<MG2198> hope<MG1680> through<MG1223> the resurrection<MG386> of Jesus<MG2424> Christ<MG5547> from the dead<MG3498>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>to <i>obtain</i> an inheritance<MG2817> <i>which is</i> imperishable<MG862a>, undefiled<MG283>, and will not fade<MG263> away<MG263>, reserved<MG5083> in heaven<MG3772> for you, <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>who are protected<MG5432> by the power<MG1411> of God<MG2316> through<MG1223> faith<MG4102> for a salvation<MG4991> ready<MG2092> to be revealed<MG601> in <i>the</i> last<MG2078> time<MG2540>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>In this<MG3739> you greatly<MG21> rejoice<MG21>, even though now<MG737> for a little<MG3641> while<MG3641>, if<MG1487> necessary<MG1189b>, you have been distressed<MG3076> by various<MG4164> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[b]</a></span>trials<MG3986>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>so<MG2443> that<MG2443> the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[c]</a></span>proof<MG1383> of your faith<MG4102>, <i>being</i> more<MG4186> precious<MG4186> than gold<MG5553> which perishes<MG622> though<MG1161> tested<MG1381a> by fire<MG4442>, may be found<MG2147> to result<MG1519> in praise<MG1868>, glory<MG1391>, and honor<MG5092> at the revelation<MG602> of Jesus<MG2424> Christ<MG5547>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>and though you have not seen<MG3708> Him, you love<MG25> Him, and though you do not see<MG3708> Him now<MG737>, but believe<MG4100> in Him, you greatly<MG21> rejoice<MG21> with joy<MG5479> inexpressible<MG412> and <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>full<MG1392> of<MG1392> glory<MG1392>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>obtaining<MG2865> as the outcome<MG5056> of your faith<MG4102>, the salvation<MG4991> of <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>your souls<MG5590>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>As to this<MG3739> salvation<MG4991>, the prophets<MG4396> who prophesied<MG4395> of the grace<MG5485> that <i>would come</i> to you made<MG1567a, 1830> careful<MG1567a, 1830> searches<MG1567a> and inquiries<MG1830>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>seeking<MG2038a> to<MG2038a> know<MG2038a> what<MG5101> person<MG5101> or<MG2228> time<MG2540> the Spirit<MG4151> of Christ<MG5547> within<MG1722> them was indicating<MG1213> as He predicted<MG4303> the sufferings<MG3804> of Christ<MG5547> and the glories<MG1391> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>to follow<MG3326, 3778>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>It was revealed<MG601> to them that they were not serving<MG1247> themselves<MG1438>, but you, in these<MG846> things<MG846> which<MG3739> now<MG3568> have been announced<MG312> to you through<MG1223> those<MG3588> who preached<MG2097> the gospel<MG2097> to you by the Holy<MG40> Spirit<MG4151> sent<MG649> from heaven<MG3772>—things into which<MG3739> angels<MG32a> long<MG1937> to <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>look<MG3879>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Therefore<MG1352>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>prepare<MG328> your minds<MG1271> for action, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>keep<MG3525> sober<MG3525> <i>in spirit,</i> set<MG1679> your hope<MG1679> completely<MG5049> on the grace<MG5485> to be brought<MG5342> to you at the revelation<MG602> of Jesus<MG2424> Christ<MG5547>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>As <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[k]</a></span>obedient<MG5218> children<MG5043>, do not <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[l]</a></span>be conformed<MG4964> to the former<MG4387> lusts<MG1939> <i>which were yours</i> in your ignorance<MG52>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>but <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[m]</a></span>like<MG2596> the Holy<MG40> One<MG40> who called<MG2564> you, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[n]</a></span>be holy<MG40> yourselves<MG846> also<MG2532> in all<MG3956> <i>your</i> behavior<MG391>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>because<MG1360> it is written<MG1125>: “YOU SHALL BE HOLY<MG40>, FOR I AM HOLY<MG40>.” <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>If<MG1487> you address<MG1941> as Father<MG3962> the One who impartially<MG678> judges<MG2919> according<MG2596> to each<MG1538> one’s<MG1538> work<MG2041>, conduct<MG390> yourselves in fear<MG5401> during the time<MG5550> of your stay<MG3940> <i>on earth;</i> <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>knowing<MG3609a> that you were not <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[o]</a></span>redeemed<MG3084> with perishable<MG5349> things<MG5349> like silver<MG694> or<MG2228> gold<MG5553> from your futile<MG3152> way<MG391> of<MG391> life<MG391> inherited<MG3970b> from<MG3970b> your forefathers<MG3970b>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>but with precious<MG5093> blood<MG129>, as of a lamb<MG286> unblemished<MG299b> and spotless<MG784>, <i>the blood</i> of Christ<MG5547>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>For He was foreknown<MG4267> before<MG4253> the foundation<MG2602> of the world<MG2889>, but has appeared<MG5319> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[p]</a></span>in these<MG3588> last<MG2078> times<MG5550> for the sake<MG1223> of you <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>who through<MG1223> Him are believers<MG4103> in God<MG2316>, who raised<MG1453> Him from the dead<MG3498> and gave<MG1325> Him glory<MG1391>, so<MG5620> that<MG5620> your faith<MG4102> and hope<MG1680> are in God<MG2316>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Since you have purified<MG48> your souls<MG5590> in obedience<MG5218> to the truth<MG225> for a sincere<MG505> love<MG5360> of<MG5360> the<MG5360> brothers<MG5360> <i>and</i> sisters<MG5360>, fervently<MG1619> love<MG25> one<MG240> another<MG240> from <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[q]</a></span>the heart<MG2588>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>for you have been born<MG313> again<MG313> not of seed<MG4701> which is perishable<MG5349>, but imperishable<MG862a>, <i>that is,</i> through<MG1223> the living<MG2198> and enduring<MG3306> word<MG3056> of God<MG2316>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>For, <p class="indent1stline">“ALL<MG3956> FLESH<MG4561> IS LIKE<MG5613> GRASS<MG5528>, <t><p class="indent1">AND ALL<MG3956> ITS GLORY<MG1391> IS LIKE<MG5613> THE FLOWER<MG438> OF GRASS<MG5528>. <t><p class="indent1">THE GRASS<MG5528> WITHERS<MG3583>, <t><p class="indent1">AND THE FLOWER<MG438> FALLS<MG1601b> OFF<MG1601b>, <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>BUT THE WORD<MG4487> OF THE LORD<MG2962> ENDURES<MG3306> FOREVER<MG165>.” <p class="R">And this<MG3778> is the word<MG4487> which was <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[r]</a></span>preached<MG2097> to you.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">2</span> Lit <i>unto obedience and sprinkling</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">6</span> Or <i>temptations</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">7</span> Or <i>genuineness</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">8</span> Lit <i>glorified</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> One early ms does not contain <i>your</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">11</span> Or <i>inquiring</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">11</span> Lit <i>after these</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> Or <i>gain a clear glimpse</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>belt up the waist of your mind</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>be sober</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[k]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Lit <i>children of obedience</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[l]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Or <i>conform yourselves</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[m]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Lit <i>according to</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[n]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Or <i>become</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[o]</span> <span class="fnverse">18</span> Or <i>ransomed</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[p]</span> <span class="fnverse">20</span> Lit <i>at the end of the times</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[q]</span> <span class="fnverse">22</span> Two early mss <i>a pure heart</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[r]</span> <span class="fnverse">25</span> Lit <i>preached as good news to you</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New 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