1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the elect who are sojourners of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a
name, Petrus, an apostle
- an apostle G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- to the sojourners G3927 (παρεπίδημος) — an alien alongside, i.e. a resident
foreigner
- scattered throughout G1290 (διασπορά) — dispersion, i.e. (specially and concretely) the (converted)
Israelite resident in Gentile countries
- Pontus G4195 (Πόντος) — a sea; Pontus, a region of Asia Minor
- Galatia G1053 (Γαλατία) — Galatia, a region of Asia
- Cappadocia G2587 (Καππαδοκία) — Cappadocia, a region of Asia Minor
- Asia G773 (Ἀσία) — Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its
western shore
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Bithynia G978 (Βιθυνία) — Bithynia, a region of Asia
2 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Elect G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the foreknowledge G4268 (πρόγνωσις) — forethought
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- sanctification G38 (ἁγιασμός) — properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely
(by Hebraism) a purifier
- of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- obedience G5218 (ὑπακοή) — attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or
submission
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- sprinkling G4473 (ῥαντισμός) — aspersion (ceremonially or figuratively)
- of the blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals),
figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of
Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- be multiplied G4129 (πληθύνω) — to increase (transitively or
intransitively)
3 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,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Blessed G2128 (εὐλογητός) — adorable
- the God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- abundant G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- mercy G1656 (ἔλεος) — compassion (human or divine, especially
active)
- hath begotten G313 (ἀναγεννάω) — to beget or (by extension) bear (again)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- again G313 (ἀναγεννάω) — to beget or (by extension) bear (again)
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- a living G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the resurrection G386 (ἀνάστασις) — a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from
death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or
(figuratively) a (moral) recov…
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
4 unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- an inheritance G2817 (κληρονομία) — heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or (genitive case)
a possession
- incorruptible G862 (ἄφθαρτος) — undecaying
(in essence or continuance)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- undefiled G283 (ἀμίαντος) — unsoiled,
i.e. (figuratively) pure
- that fadeth not away G263 (ἀμάραντος) — unfading, i.e. (by implication) perpetual
- reserved G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or
injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from
, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which
implies a…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
5 who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- are kept G5432 (φρουρέω) — to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to
mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem
in, protect
- by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- ready G2092 (ἕτοιμος) — adjusted, i.e. ready
- to be revealed G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the last G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
- time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, ye have been put to grief in manifold trials,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye greatly rejoice G21 (ἀγαλλιάω) — properly, to jump for joy, i.e. exult
- now G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
- for a season G3641 (ὀλίγος) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or
value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- need be G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter
active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was,
etc.) necessary (as binding)
- ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in heaviness G3076 (λυπέω) — to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- manifold G4164 (ποικίλος) — motley, i.e. various in character
- temptations G3986 (πειρασμός) — a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of
evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication,
adversity
7 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:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- the trial G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the trial G1383 (δοκίμιον) — a testing; by implication,
trustworthiness
- of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- being much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- more precious than G5093 (τίμιος) — valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively)
honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved
- of gold G5553 (χρυσίον) — a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or
coin
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- perisheth G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- though G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- it be tried G1381 (δοκιμάζω) — to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to
approve
- with G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially,
lightning)
- might be found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- praise G1868 (ἔπαινος) — laudation; concretely, a commendable
thing
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively)
valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or
the dignity itself
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the appearing G602 (ἀποκάλυψις) — disclosure
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
8 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:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- having G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- ye love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- though now G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
- ye see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- yet G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- believing G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
- ye rejoice G21 (ἀγαλλιάω) — properly, to jump for joy, i.e. exult
- with joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
- unspeakable G412 (ἀνεκλάλητος) — not
spoken out, i.e. (by implication) unutterable
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- full of glory G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide
application)
9 receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Receiving G2865 (κομίζω) — properly, to
provide for, i.e. (by implication) to carry off (as if from harm;
genitive case obtain)
- the end G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the
conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or
indefinitely), resul…
- of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- the salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- of G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or
concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on
the one hand from , which is the rat…
- souls G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or
concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on
the one hand from , which is the rat…
10 Concerning which salvation the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- the prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by
analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
- have enquired G1567 (ἐκζητέω) — to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate,
crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- searched diligently G1830 (ἐξερευνάω) — to explore (figuratively)
- who prophesied G4395 (προφητεύω) — to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration,
exercise the prophetic office
- the grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
11 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Searching G2045 (ἐρευνάω) — to seek, i.e.
(figuratively) to investigate
- G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- what manner of G4169 (ποῖος) — individualizing interrogative (of
character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
- time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
- the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- was in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- did signify G1213 (δηλόω) — to make plain (by words)
- when it testified G4303 (προμαρτύρομαι) — to be a witness in advance i.e. predict
- the sufferings G3804 (πάθημα) — something undergone, i.e. hardship
or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
- of G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- should follow G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
12 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 angels desire to look into.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Unto whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- it was revealed G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- unto themselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- unto us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- they did minister G1247 (διακονέω) — to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host,
friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian
deacon
- the things G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- are G312 (ἀναγγέλλω) — to announce (in detail)
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- reported G312 (ἀναγγέλλω) — to announce (in detail)
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that have preached the gospel G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- sent down G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out
(properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- which things G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- the angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- desire G1937 (ἐπιθυμέω) — to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully
or otherwise)
- to look G3879 (παρακύπτω) — to bend beside, i.e. lean over (so as to peer
within)
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
13 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;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
- gird up G328 (ἀναζώννυμι) — to gird afresh
- the loins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the loins G3751 (ὀσφῦς) — the loin (externally), i.e. the hip; internally
(by extension) procreative power
- of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- mind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mind G1271 (διάνοια) — deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its
disposition), by implication, its exercise
- be sober G3525 (νήφω) — to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e.
(figuratively) be discreet
- and hope G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
- to the end G5049 (τελείως) — completely, i.e. (of hope) without wavering
- for G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- the grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- that is to be brought G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and
figuratively, as follows)
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the revelation G602 (ἀποκάλυψις) — disclosure
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
14 as children of obedience, not fashioning yourselves according to your former lusts in the time of your ignorance:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- As G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- obedient G5218 (ὑπακοή) — attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or
submission
- children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- fashioning yourselves according to G4964 (συσχηματίζω) — to fashion alike, i.e. conform to
the same pattern (figuratively)
- the former G4386 (πρότερον) — previously
- lusts G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- ignorance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ignorance G52 (ἄγνοια) — ignorance (properly, the quality)
15 but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- as G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- he which hath called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- is holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- so G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- ye G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- manner of conversation G391 (ἀναστροφή) — behavior
16 because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because G1360 (διότι) — on the very account that, or inasmuch as
- it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- Be ye G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
17 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:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- ye call on G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke
(for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- without respect of persons G678 (ἀπροσωπολήπτως) — in
a way not accepting the person, i.e. impartially
- judgeth G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- every man’s G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
- work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- pass G390 (ἀναστρέφω) — to overturn; also to return; by implication, to
busy oneself, i.e. remain, live
- the time G5550 (χρόνος) — a space of time (in general, and thus
properly distinguished from , which designates a fixed or special
occasion; and from , which denotes a particular period…
- of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- sojourning G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sojourning G3940 (παροικία) — foreign residence
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
18 knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Forasmuch as ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- ye were G3084 (λυτρόω) — to ransom (literally or figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- redeemed G3084 (λυτρόω) — to ransom (literally or figuratively)
- with corruptible things G5349 (φθαρτός) — decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable
- silver G694 (ἀργύριον) — silvery, i.e. (by implication)
cash; specially, a silverling (i.e. drachma or shekel)
- and G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- gold G5553 (χρυσίον) — a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or
coin
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- vain G3152 (μάταιος) — empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or
(specially), an idol
- conversation G391 (ἀναστροφή) — behavior
- by tradition from your fathers G3970 (πατροπαράδοτος) — traditionary
19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot, even the blood of Christ:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- with the precious G5093 (τίμιος) — valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively)
honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved
- blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals),
figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of
Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- of a lamb G286 (ἀμνός) — a lamb
- without blemish G299 (ἄμωμος) — unblemished (literally or
figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- without spot G784 (ἄσπιλος) — unblemished (physically or
morally)
20 who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was manifested at the end of the times for your sake,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who verily G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- was foreordained G4267 (προγινώσκω) — to know beforehand, i.e. foresee
- before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively,
superior) to
- the foundation G2602 (καταβολή) — a deposition, i.e. founding; figuratively,
conception
- of the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- was manifest G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- these last G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
- times G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- times G5550 (χρόνος) — a space of time (in general, and thus
properly distinguished from , which designates a fixed or special
occasion; and from , which denotes a particular period…
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
21 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- do believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- raised G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse
(literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from
death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
- up G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse
(literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from
death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- might be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
22 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:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seeing ye have purified G48 (ἁγνίζω) — to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or
morally)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- souls G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- souls G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or
concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on
the one hand from , which is the rat…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- obeying G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- obeying G5218 (ὑπακοή) — attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or
submission
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- unfeigned G505 (ἀνυπόκριτος) — undissembled, i.e. sincere
- love of the brethren G5360 (φιλαδελφία) — fraternal affection
- love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
- with G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- a pure G2513 (καθαρός) — clean (literally or figuratively)
- heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- fervently G1619 (ἐκτενῶς) — intently
23 having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Being born again G313 (ἀναγεννάω) — to beget or (by extension) bear (again)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- corruptible G5349 (φθαρτός) — decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable
- seed G4701 (σπορά) — a sowing, i.e. (by implication) parentage
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- of incorruptible G862 (ἄφθαρτος) — undecaying
(in essence or continuance)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- which liveth G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or
expectancy)
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
24 For, All flesh is as grass, And all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower falleth:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1360 (διότι) — on the very account that, or inasmuch as
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- grass G5528 (χόρτος) — a "court" or "garden", i.e. (by
implication, of pasture) herbage or vegetation
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- the flower G438 (ἄνθος) — a blossom
- of grass G5528 (χόρτος) — a "court" or "garden", i.e. (by
implication, of pasture) herbage or vegetation
- The grass G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- The grass G5528 (χόρτος) — a "court" or "garden", i.e. (by
implication, of pasture) herbage or vegetation
- withereth G3583 (ξηραίνω) — to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature
- the flower G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- thereof G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- falleth away G1601 (ἐκπίπτω) — to drop away; specially, be driven out of one's
course; figuratively, to lose, become inefficient
25 But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the word G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by
implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or
dispute); with a negative naug…
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- endureth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or
expectancy)
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- by the gospel is preached G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou