1 Peter 1:13 kjva — Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;"

— 1 Peter 1:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

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Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

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Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

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Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

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As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:

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But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

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Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

1 Peter 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:13 say?
1 Peter 1:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;”
Where is 1 Peter 1:13 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 1:13.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:13 in?
1 Peter 1:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 1:13?
1 Peter 1:13 reads (KJVA): “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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