Some English translations put this sentence in verse 15. 1 This letter is from Simon a Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ.. [d] Love each other deeply with all your heart.[e]. Who hath regenerated us to a living hope - An hope which implies true spiritual life, which revives the heart, and makes the soul lively and vigorous. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. But now you have turned to your Shepherd. 23 For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Now we live with great expectation, 10 This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.” 18 For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. 1 Peter 5 - And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance th... Read verse in New Living Translation We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. [g] Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God. 1Pe 2:1. Now we live with great expectation,4 and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 13 Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? 2 Peter 1:3 NLT By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. 7. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. He certainly speaks of 'the precious blood of Christ,' and of 'exceeding great and precious promises,' and here in my text, 'In Whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.' Verse. 1 Peter 1:3-9 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:3 NLT. New Living Translation 1 Peter 1:3. The Hope of Eternal Life. their beauty is like a flower in the field. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 4 You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 9 The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls. Read verse in New Living Translation We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3-4 NLT. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. “He is the stone that makes people stumble. They will be won over 2 by observing your pure and reverent lives. 12 They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. Paragraph. [y] 21 And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, but as a response to God from[z] a clean conscience. --1 Peter i. 17 Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. 1 Peter 1:3-6 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory. 1 Peter 1:3-4. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. 3 In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. 15 Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. New Living Translation 1 Peter 1:3. 6 So be truly glad. Paragraph. Sorrowful, yet Always Rejoicing'Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations.' 20 God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but now in these last days he has been revealed for your sake. 1Pe 2:1 - So get rid of all evil behavior. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance th... Read verse in New Living Translation The Apostle has just previously been speaking about the great and glorious things which are to come to Christians on the appearing of Jesus Christ, and that naturally suggests to him the thought of the condition of believing souls during the period of the Lord's absence and comparative concealment. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 5 And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 14 So you must live as God’s obedient children. 3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. 1 This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. Sign up here! 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:3-8 NLT All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. And that word is the Good News that was preached to you. 1 This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:3 New Living Translation << James 5 | 1 Peter 1 | 1 Peter 2 >> The Christian's Hope and Salvation. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Growing in Faith. Listen to the Bible. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. 4 And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. Paragraph. According to one translation, he speaks of Christ as 'precious to you which believe.' We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 6. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. As a fellow elder, I appeal to you: Care for the floc... Read verse in New Living Translation 1 Peter 1:3-5 NLT. 3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. You will remember the great saying of our Lord's in the Sermon on the Mount, in which He makes the last of the beatitudes, that which He pronounces upon His disciples, when men shall revile them and persecute them, and speak all manner of evil falsely against them for His sake, and bids them rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is their reward in Heaven. [p] Fear God, and respect the king. 3 Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. The force of the expression will appear if I refer, in a sentence, to other cases in which it is employed in the New Testament. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. Only eight people were saved from drowning in that terrible flood. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. Verse. 3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. 22 Now Christ has gone to heaven. All rights reserved. That pertain to life and godliness - To the present, natural life, and to the continuance and increase of spiritual life. 8 You love him even though you have never seen him. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.[x]. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,    and his ears are open to their prayers.But the Lord turns his face    against those who do evil.”[u]. 10 “Once you had no identity as a people;    now you are God’s people.Once you received no mercy;    now you have received God’s mercy.”[n], 11 Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. 8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. The Apostle is fond of that word 'precious.' 1 Peter 1:3-5 New Living Translation (NLT) The Hope of Eternal Life 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Who hath regenerated us to a living hope - An hope which implies true spiritual life, which revives the heart, and makes the soul lively and vigorous. 1 Peter 5:1-3 And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. You are royal priests,[m] a holy nation, God’s very own possession. Now we live with great expectation, Read verse in New Living Translation Now we live with great expectation, 'That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory ...'--1 Peter i. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen. 1 This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ.. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. 1 In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. In both his letters he uses it as an epithet for diverse things. Sympathize with each other. 5 This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. Now we live with great expectation, 2 Peter 1 - This letter is from Simon* Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness* of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior. You didn’t know any better then. He was acknowledged to be the Christ, but usually called Jesus till his resurrection; then he was also called Christ. 6 As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem,[h]    chosen for great honor,and anyone who trusts in him    will never be disgraced.”[i]. 8. 1 This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance th... Read verse in New Living Translation 2 Peter 1:3 NIV 2 Peter 1:3 NLT 2 Peter 1:3 ESV 2 Peter 1:3 NASB 2 Peter 1:3 KJV 2 Peter 1:3 BibleApps.com 2 Peter 1:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Peter 1:3 Chinese Bible 2 Peter 1:3 French Bible 2 Peter 1:3 Clyx Quotations NT Letters: 2 Peter 1:3 Seeing that his divine power has granted (2 Pet. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. Having lifted his readers' hopes to that great Future, when they would attain to. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. ... 1Pe 1:3 - All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. New Living Translation (NLT). 14 But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. --1 Peter i. [q] Do what they tell you—not only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are cruel. All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Love each other as brothers and sisters. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God. --1 Peter i. 1 In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation. 18 Christ suffered[w] for our sins once for all time. 5 And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.[o]. 19 It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. 2P iiP ii Pet) Version. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now it …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, The True Gold and Its Testing'That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory ...'--1 Peter i. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 2 May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 4 And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. 21 Through Christ you have come to trust in God. [t] Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 15 It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Tools. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 18 You who are slaves must submit to your masters with all respect. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. 9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. What’s more, you are his holy priests. 1 Peter 1:3-8. This summary of the book of 1 Peter provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 1 Peter. 6. 19 So he went and preached to the spirits in prison— 20 those who disobeyed God long ago when God waited patiently while Noah was building his boat. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 3. 1 Peter 1:3. 2 Peter 1:3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. 1 Peter 1:3-12. May God give you more and more grace and peace. 1 Peter 1:3-5. The Apostle has just previously been speaking about the great and glorious things which are to come to Christians on the appearing of Jesus Christ, and that naturally suggests to him the thought of the condition of believing souls during the period of the Lord's absence and comparative concealment. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. 2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. You are her daughters when you do what is right without fear of what your husbands might do. 21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered[r] for you. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God … 1 Peter 1:3-8 NLT. 13 For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. Wives. NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, brown, tan, red letter (indexed), NLT Hidden in My Heart Scripture Memory Bible, Softcover, NLT Beyond Suffering Bible, TuTone Teal/Brown/Rose Gold Leatherlike, The One Year Bible Creative Expressions Edition, Hardcover, NLT Study Bible, Personal Size TuTone Leatherlike Brown/Blue, NLT Dancing in the Desert Devotional Bible: A Refreshing Spiritual Journey with God's People, hardcover. 1 Peter 1:3-8 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 3 In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. 15 But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. Who hath regenerated us to a living hope - An hope which implies true spiritual life, which revives the heart, and makes the soul lively and vigorous. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness b of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior.. 2 May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. Cry out for this nourishment, 3 now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Through that divine knowledge of him - Of Christ. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. --1 Peter i. 16 For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.”[c]. You will remember the great saying of our Lord's in the Sermon on the Mount, in which He makes the last of the beatitudes, that which He pronounces upon His disciples, when men shall revile them and persecute them, and speak all manner of evil falsely against them for His sake, and bids them rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is their reward in Heaven. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3-10 New Living Translation (NLT) Growing in Faith. NLT: New Living Translation . So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. For instance, we read that, Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, 'Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations.' Red Letter. Kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.' It has also a close connexion with our rising from spiritual death, that as he liveth, so shall we live with him. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. Greetings from Peter. 1 Peter 5:1-3 New Living Translation (NLT) Advice for Elders and Young Men 5 And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. [s]23 He did not retaliate when he was insulted,    nor threaten revenge when he suffered.He left his case in the hands of God,    who always judges fairly.24 He personally carried our sins    in his body on the crossso that we can be dead to sin    and live for what is right.By his wounds    you are healed.25 Once you were like sheep    who wandered away.But now you have turned to your Shepherd,    the Guardian of your souls. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 10 For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life    and see many happy days,keep your tongue from speaking evil    and your lips from telling lies.11 Turn away from evil and do good. 6 For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, and called him her master. 1 Peter 1:3 NLT All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. They put their trust in God and accepted the authority of their husbands. 7 Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. Red Letter. 22 You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. He is seated in the place of honor next to God, and all the angels and authorities and powers accept his authority. 7. They will be won over 2 by observing your pure and reverent lives. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ - His Father, with respect to his divine nature; his God, with respect to his human. 4 You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Bible > NLT > 1 Peter 3 1 Peter 3 New Living Translation: Par Wives. 1 Peter 1:3-5 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem. [b] There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. Now we live with great expectation This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior. Now we live with great expectation, 4 and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 1 This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. [j] But for those who reject him, “The stone that the builders rejected    has now become the cornerstone.”[k], “He is the stone that makes people stumble,    the rock that makes them fall.”[l]. New Living Translation By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. Now we live with great expectation, 4 and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 1 Peter 2 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In both his letters he uses it as an epithet for diverse things. Red Letter. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. a 2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. [ a] 2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. ... Holy Bible, New Living Translation copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 19 For God is pleased when, conscious of his will, you patiently endure unjust treatment. 22 He never sinned,    nor ever deceived anyone. They stumble because they do not obey God’s word, and so they meet the fate that was planned for them. 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ - His Father, with respect to his divine nature; his God, with respect to his human. Now we live with great expectation, 2 Peter 1:3-10 New Living Translation (NLT) Growing in Faith. 1 This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. [v] Keep your conscience clear. Now we live with great expectation, 1 Peter 3:3 Don't be concerned about the outward beauty of … 1 Peter 1:3-4 NLT All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. 7 In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. [a] 2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. 13 So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. As a fellow elder, I appeal to you: 16 For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. 3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. ... 1Pe 1:3 - All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. 20 Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ - His Father, with respect to his divine nature; his God, with respect to his human. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 17 And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. a 2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. The Apostle is fond of that word 'precious.' I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. 9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. --1 Peter i. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. 3. 2 Peter 1:3 New Living Translation (NLT) Growing in Faith. 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Greetings from Peter. 5. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He certainly speaks of 'the precious blood of Christ,' and of 'exceeding great and precious promises,' and here in my text, …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, Joy in Believing'In Whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.' For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right. 2 So get rid of all evil behavior. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. 2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. 12 Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. 1 1 This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. Now it. By the resurrection of Christ - Which is not only a pledge of ours, but a part of the purchase - price. 2 Peter 1:3 Parallel Verses. 1 Peter 1:3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 17 Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong! I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. According to one translation, he speaks of Christ as 'precious to you which believe.' And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. 3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. [ a] 2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. Verse. 1 Peter 1 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. 1 Peter 1:3-12 NLT. The Revised Version substitutes 'guarded' for 'kept,' and the alteration, though slight, is important, for it not only more accurately preserves the meaning of the word employed, but it retains the military metaphor which is in it. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. 11 They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ’s suffering and his great glory afterward. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. 8. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 1 Peter 1:3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 1:3 As his divine power has given us all things - There is a wonderful cheerfulness in this exordium, which begins with the exhortation itself. 24 As the Scriptures say, “People are like grass;    their beauty is like a flower in the field.The grass withers and the flower fades.25     But the word of the Lord remains forever.”[f]. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by … The world our rising from spiritual death, that as he liveth, so shall we live with him believer. They meet the fate that was planned for them reverent lives put all your heart. [ e.... 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