1 Peter 1:2; 1 Peter 1:4; 1 Peter 1:5; 1 Peter 1:6; 1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter 1:11; 1 Peter 1:12; 1 Peter 1:13; 1 Peter 1:14; 1 Peter 1:15; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 Peter 2:2; 1 Peter 2:6; 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Peter 2:18; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 Peter 3:2; 1 Peter 3:4; 1 Peter 3:15; 1 Peter 3:16; 1 Peter 3:19; 1 Peter 3:20; 1 Peter 3:22; 1 Peter 4:1; 1 Peter 4:2; 1 Peter 4:3; 1 Peter 4:4; 1 Peter 4:11; 1 Peter 4:12; 1 Peter 4:13; 1 Peter 4:14; 1 Peter 4:16; 1 Peter 4:19; 1 Peter 5:1; 1 Peter 5:2; 1 Peter 5:6; 1 Peter 5:9; 1 Peter 5:10; 1 Peter 5:13; 1 Peter 5:14

1 Peter 1:2

2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

1 Peter 1:4

4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,

1 Peter 1:5

5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

1 Peter 1:6

6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.

1 Peter 1:7

7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 1:11

11 trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow.

1 Peter 1:12

12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

1 Peter 1:13

13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

1 Peter 1:14

14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

1 Peter 1:15

15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;

1 Peter 1:17

17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.

1 Peter 1:22

22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.

1 Peter 2:2

2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

1 Peter 2:6

6 For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”

1 Peter 2:12

12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

1 Peter 2:18

18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.

1 Peter 2:22

22 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.”

1 Peter 2:24

24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”

1 Peter 3:2

2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.

1 Peter 3:4

4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

1 Peter 3:15

15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

1 Peter 3:16

16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

1 Peter 3:19

19 After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits—

1 Peter 3:20

20 to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water,

1 Peter 3:22

22 who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.

1 Peter 4:1

1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.

1 Peter 4:2

2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.

1 Peter 4:3

3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.

1 Peter 4:4

4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

1 Peter 4:11

11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:12

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

1 Peter 4:13

13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

1 Peter 4:14

14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

1 Peter 4:16

16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.

1 Peter 4:19

19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

1 Peter 5:1

1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed:

1 Peter 5:2

2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve;

1 Peter 5:6

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

1 Peter 5:9

9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

1 Peter 5:10

10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

1 Peter 5:13

13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark.

1 Peter 5:14

14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.