1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the…
2according to the foreknowledge of God the Father…
3Blessed be the God and Father of our…
4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled,…
5who through faith are shielded by God’s power…
6In this you greatly rejoice, though now for…
7so that the proven character of your faith—more…
8Though you have not seen Him, you love…
9now that you are receiving the goal of…
10Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the…
11trying to determine the time and setting to…
12It was revealed to them that they were…
13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded.…
14As obedient children, do not conform to the…
15But just as He who called you is…
16for it is written: “Be holy, because I…
17Since you call on a Father who judges…
18For you know that it was not with…
19but with the precious blood of Christ, a…
20He was known before the foundation of the…
21Through Him you believe in God, who raised…
22Since you have purified your souls by obedience…
23For you have been born again, not of…
24For, “All flesh is like grass, and all…
25but the word of the Lord stands forever.”…
