1 Peter 1:20 web — who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake,

World English Bible

"who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake,"

— 1 Peter 1:20, World English Bible

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:

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knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,

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but with precious blood, as of a faultless and pure lamb, the blood of Christ;

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who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake,

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who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God.

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Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently:

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having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.

1 Peter 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Peter 1:20 say?
1 Peter 1:20 in the World English Bible reads: “who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of 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 (WEB): “who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of 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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