1 Peter 1:1-9

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Greeting

1 Peter,^(A) an apostle of Jesus Christ:

To the temporary residents^(B) dispersed^[a](C) in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,^(D) chosen^{(E) 2} according to the foreknowledge^(F) of God the Father and set apart by the Spirit^(G) for obedience^(H) and for sprinkling with the blood^(I) of Jesus Christ.

May grace and peace be multiplied to you.

A Living Hope

³ Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.^(J) According to His great mercy,^(K) He has given us a new birth^(L) into a living hope^(M) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead^{(N) 4} and into an inheritance that is imperishable,^(O) uncorrupted, and unfading, kept in heaven^(P) for you. ⁵ You are being protected by God’s power^(Q) through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.^{(R) 6} You rejoice in this,^[b] though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials^{(S) 7} so that the genuineness of your faith^(T)—more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire^(U)—may result^(V) in^[c] praise, glory, and honor^(W) at the revelation of Jesus Christ.^{(X) 8} You love Him,^(Y) though you have not seen^(Z) Him. And though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice^(AA) with inexpressible and glorious joy, ⁹ because you are receiving the goal of your^[d] faith, the salvation of your souls.^[e]