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Ptr. 1:1 |
Peter, an
apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered
throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen |
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Ptr. 1:2 |
according to
the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the
Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood:
May grace and peace be yours in fullest measure. |
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Ptr. 1:3 |
Blessed be
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the
resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, |
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Ptr. 1:4 |
to obtain an
inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away,
reserved in heaven for you, |
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Ptr. 1:5 |
who are
protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be
revealed in the last time. |
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Ptr. 1:6 |
In this you
greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you
have been distressed by various trials, |
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Ptr. 1:7 |
that the
proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable,
even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and
honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; |
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Ptr. 1:8 |
and though
you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now,
but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of
glory, |
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Ptr. 1:9 |
obtaining as
the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. |
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Ptr. 1:10 |
As to this
salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you
made careful search and inquiry, |