1 Peter 2:1
American King James Why laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, all evil speakings,
American Standard Version Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
King James Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, all evil speakings,
World English Bible Putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking,
1 Peter 2:2
American King James As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby:
American Standard Version as newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk which is without guile, that ye may grow thereby unto salvation;
King James As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
World English Bible as newborn babies, long for the pure spiritual milk, that with it you may grow,
1 Peter 2:3
American King James If so be you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
American Standard Version if ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious:
King James If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
World English Bible if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
1 Peter 2:4
American King James To whom coming, as to a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
American Standard Version unto whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but with God elect, precious,
King James To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
World English Bible Come to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.
1 Peter 2:5
American King James You also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
American Standard Version ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
King James Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
World English Bible You also as living stones are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:6
American King James Why also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on him shall not be confounded.
American Standard Version Because it is contained in scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame.
King James Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
World English Bible Because it is contained in Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen and precious. He who believes in him will not be disappointed.”
1 Peter 2:7
American King James To you therefore which believe he is precious: but to them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
American Standard Version For you therefore that believe is the preciousness: but for such as disbelieve, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;
King James Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
World English Bible For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,”
1 Peter 2:8
American King James And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
American Standard Version and, A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence; for they stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
King James And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
World English Bible and, “a stumbling stone and a rock of offense.” For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, to which also they were appointed.
1 Peter 2:9
American King James But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light;
American Standard Version But ye are a elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for `God's' own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
King James But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
World English Bible But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
1 Peter 2:10
American King James Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
American Standard Version who in time past were no people, but now are the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
King James Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
World English Bible In the past, you were not a people, but now are God’s people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
1 Peter 2:11
American King James Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
American Standard Version Beloved, I beseech you as sojourners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lust, which war against the soul;
King James Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
World English Bible Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims to abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul,
1 Peter 2:12
American King James Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
American Standard Version having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
King James Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
World English Bible having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation.
1 Peter 2:13
American King James Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
American Standard Version Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
King James Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
World English Bible Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme,
1 Peter 2:14
American King James Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
American Standard Version or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.
King James Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
World English Bible or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.
1 Peter 2:15
American King James For so is the will of God, that with well doing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
American Standard Version For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
King James For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
World English Bible For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
1 Peter 2:16
American King James As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
American Standard Version as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
King James As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
World English Bible Live as free people, yet not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
1 Peter 2:17
American King James Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
American Standard Version Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
King James Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
World English Bible Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
1 Peter 2:18
American King James Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the fraudulent.
American Standard Version Servants, `be' in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
King James Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
World English Bible Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.
1 Peter 2:19
American King James For this is thank worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
American Standard Version For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.
King James For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
World English Bible For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
1 Peter 2:20
American King James For what glory is it, if, when you be buffeted for your faults, you shall take it patiently? but if, when you do well, and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
American Standard Version For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted `for it', ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer `for it', ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
King James For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
World English Bible For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
1 Peter 2:21
American King James For even hereunto were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps:
American Standard Version For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
King James For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
World English Bible For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
1 Peter 2:22
American King James Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
American Standard Version who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
King James Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
World English Bible who didn’t sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.”
1 Peter 2:23
American King James Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judges righteously:
American Standard Version who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered threatened not; but committed `himself' to him that judgeth righteously:
King James Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
World English Bible When he was cursed, he didn’t curse back. When he suffered, he didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously.
1 Peter 2:24
American King James Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live to righteousness: by whose stripes you were healed.
American Standard Version who his own self bare our sins in his body upon the tree, that we, having died unto sins, might live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed.
King James Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
World English Bible He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed by his wounds.
1 Peter 2:25
American King James For you were as sheep going astray; but are now returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
American Standard Version For ye were going astray like sheep; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
King James For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
World English Bible For you were going astray like sheep; but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.