The Latin Vulgate VUL
New King James Version NKJV
1 Petrus apostolus Iesu Christi electis advenis dispersionis Ponti Galatiae Cappadociae Asiae et Bithyniae
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Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
2 secundum praescientiam Dei Patris in sanctificatione Spiritus in oboedientiam et aspersionem sanguinis Iesu Christi gratia vobis et pax multiplicetur
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elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
3 benedictus Deus et Pater Domini nostri Iesu Christi qui secundum magnam misericordiam suam regeneravit nos in spem vivam per resurrectionem Iesu Christi ex mortuis
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 in hereditatem incorruptibilem et incontaminatam et inmarcescibilem conservatam in caelis in vobis
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to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 qui in virtute Dei custodimini per fidem in salutem paratam revelari in tempore novissimo
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who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 in quo exultatis modicum nunc si oportet contristati in variis temptationibus
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In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials,
7 ut probatum vestrae fidei multo pretiosius sit auro quod perit per ignem probato inveniatur in laudem et gloriam et honorem in revelatione Iesu Christi
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that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
8 quem cum non videritis diligitis in quem nunc quoque non videntes credentes autem exultatis laetitia inenarrabili et glorificata
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whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
9 reportantes finem fidei vestrae salutem animarum
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receiving the end of your faith--the salvation of your souls.
10 de qua salute exquisierunt atque scrutati sunt prophetae qui de futura in vobis gratia prophetaverunt
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Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you,
11 scrutantes in quod vel quale tempus significaret in eis Spiritus Christi praenuntians eas quae in Christo sunt passiones et posteriores glorias
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searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.
12 quibus revelatum est quia non sibi ipsis vobis autem ministrabant ea quae nunc nuntiata sunt vobis per eos qui evangelizaverunt vos Spiritu Sancto misso de caelo in quae desiderant angeli prospicere
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To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven--things which angels desire to look into.
13 propter quod succincti lumbos mentis vestrae sobrii perfecte sperate in eam quae offertur vobis gratiam in revelatione Iesu Christi
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Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
14 quasi filii oboedientiae non configurati prioribus ignorantiae vestrae desideriis
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as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance;
15 sed secundum eum qui vocavit vos sanctum et ipsi sancti in omni conversatione sitis
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but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,
16 quoniam scriptum est sancti eritis quia ego sanctus sum
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because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
17 et si Patrem invocatis eum qui sine acceptione personarum iudicat secundum uniuscuiusque opus in timore incolatus vestri tempore conversamini
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And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear;
18 scientes quod non corruptibilibus argento vel auro redempti estis de vana vestra conversatione paternae traditionis
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knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers,
19 sed pretioso sanguine quasi agni incontaminati et inmaculati Christi
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but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
20 praecogniti quidem ante constitutionem mundi manifestati autem novissimis temporibus propter vos
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He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you
21 qui per ipsum fideles estis in Deo qui suscitavit eum a mortuis et dedit ei gloriam ut fides vestra et spes esset in Deo
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who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
22 animas vestras castificantes in oboedientia caritatis in fraternitatis amore simplici ex corde invicem diligite adtentius
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Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,
23 renati non ex semine corruptibili sed incorruptibili per verbum Dei vivi et permanentis
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having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever,
24 quia omnis caro ut faenum et omnis gloria eius tamquam flos faeni exaruit faenum et flos decidit
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because "All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, And its flower falls away,
25 verbum autem Domini manet in aeternum hoc est autem verbum quod evangelizatum est in vos
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But the word of the Lord endures forever." Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.
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