1 Peter 1:20 net — He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifested in these last times for your sake.

NET Bible

"He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifested in these last times for your sake."

— 1 Peter 1:20, NET Bible

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.

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You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed– not by perishable things like silver or gold,

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but by precious blood like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb, namely Christ.

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He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifested in these last times for your sake.

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Through him you now trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

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You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

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You have been born anew, not from perishable but from imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.

1 Peter 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:20 say?
1 Peter 1:20 in the NET Bible reads: “He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifested in these last times for your sake.”
Where is 1 Peter 1:20 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 20.
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 1:20.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:20 in?
1 Peter 1:20 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 1:20?
1 Peter 1:20 reads (NET): “He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifested in these last times for your sake.” 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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