1 Peter 1:17 kjv — And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of yo…

King James Version

"And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:"

— 1 Peter 1:17, King James Version

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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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.

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And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

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Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

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But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

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Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

1 Peter 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:17 say?
1 Peter 1:17 in the King James Version reads: “And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:”
Where is 1 Peter 1:17 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 17.
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 1:17.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:17 in?
1 Peter 1:17 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 1:17?
1 Peter 1:17 reads (KJV): “And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:” 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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