1 Peter 1:2 - Forerunner Commentary

1 Peter 1:2

Greeting to the Elect Pilgrims

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the¹ pilgrims ^aof the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

2 ^aelect ^baccording to the foreknowledge of God the Father, ^cin sanctification of the Spirit, for ^dobedience and ^esprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: ^fGrace to you and peace be multiplied.

A Heavenly Inheritance

3 ^aBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who ^baccording to His abundant mercy ^chas begotten us again to a living hope ^dthrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4 to an inheritance¹ incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, ^areserved in heaven for you,

5 ^awho are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 ^aIn this you greatly rejoice, though now ^bfor a little while, if need be, ^cyou have been grieved by various trials,

7 that ^athe genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though ^bit is tested by fire, ^cmay be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

8 ^awhom having not¹ seen you love. ^bThough now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

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Christ {Nave's Topical Bible}

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Obedience {Forerunner Commentary}
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Peace {Forerunner Commentary}
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Sanctification {Forerunner Commentary}
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Spirit {Forerunner Commentary}
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Sprinkling {Forerunner Commentary}
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Grace {Forerunner Commentary}
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Greeting to the Elect Pilgrims

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