1 Peter 1:1
American King James Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
American Standard Version Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the elect who are sojourners of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
King James Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
World English Bible 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,
1 Peter 1:2
American King James Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, to obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you, and peace, be multiplied.
American Standard Version according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
King James Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
World English Bible 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.
1 Peter 1:3
American King James Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy has begotten us again to a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
American Standard Version Blessed `be' the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
King James Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
World English Bible 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,
1 Peter 1:4
American King James To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for you,
American Standard Version unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
King James To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
World English Bible to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
1 Peter 1:5
American King James Who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
American Standard Version who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
King James Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
World English Bible who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
1 Peter 1:6
American King James Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, you are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
American Standard Version Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, ye have been put to grief in manifold trials,
King James Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
World English Bible In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials,
1 Peter 1:7
American King James That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found to praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
American Standard Version that the proof of your faith, `being' more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
King James That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
World English Bible 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—
1 Peter 1:8
American King James Whom having not seen, you love; in whom, though now you see him not, yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
American Standard Version whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
King James Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
World English Bible 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,
1 Peter 1:9
American King James Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
American Standard Version receiving the end of your faith, `even' the salvation of `your' souls.
King James Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
World English Bible receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:10
American King James Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come to you:
American Standard Version Concerning which salvation the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that `should come' unto you:
King James Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
World English Bible Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently. They prophesied of the grace that would come to you,
1 Peter 1:11
American King James Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
American Standard Version searching what `time' or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did point unto, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that should follow them.
King James Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
World English Bible 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.
1 Peter 1:12
American King James To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to us they did minister the things, which are now reported to you by them that have preached the gospel to you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
American Standard Version To whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto you, did they minister these things, which now have been announced unto you through them that preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven; which things angel desire to look into.
King James Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
World English Bible 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.
1 Peter 1:13
American King James Why gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
American Standard Version Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
King James Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
World English Bible 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 1:14
American King James As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
American Standard Version as children of obedience, not fashioning yourselves according to your former lusts in `the time of' your ignorance:
King James As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
World English Bible as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,
1 Peter 1:15
American King James But as he which has called you is holy, so be you holy in all manner of conversation;
American Standard Version but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;
King James But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
World English Bible but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior,
1 Peter 1:16
American King James Because it is written, Be you holy; for I am holy.
American Standard Version because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.
King James Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
World English Bible because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:17
American King James And if you call on the Father, who without respect of persons judges according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
American Standard Version And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man's work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
King James And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
World English Bible 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,
1 Peter 1:18
American King James For as much as you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
American Standard Version knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers;
King James Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
World English Bible knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
1 Peter 1:19
American King James But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
American Standard Version but with precious blood, as of a lamb without spot, `even the blood' of Christ:
King James But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
World English Bible but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ,
1 Peter 1:20
American King James Who truly was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
American Standard Version who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was manifested at the end of times for your sake,
King James Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
World English Bible who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in this last age for your sake,
1 Peter 1:21
American King James Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
American Standard Version who through him are believers in God, that raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God.
King James Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
World English Bible 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.
1 Peter 1:22
American King James Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit to unfeigned love of the brothers, see that you love one another with a pure heart fervently:
American Standard Version Seeing ye have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another from the heart fervently:
King James Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
World English Bible 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,
1 Peter 1:23
American King James Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which lives and stays for ever.
American Standard Version having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.
King James Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
World English Bible having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
1 Peter 1:24
American King James For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass wither, and the flower thereof falls away:
American Standard Version For, All flesh is as grass, And all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower falleth:
King James For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
World English Bible 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;
1 Peter 1:25
American King James But the word of the Lord endures for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached to you.
American Standard Version But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you.
King James But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
World English Bible but the Lord’s word endures forever.” This is the word of Good News which was preached to you.