1 Peter 1:21 asv — who through him are believers in God, that raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope mi…

American Standard Version

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

— 1 Peter 1:21, American Standard Version

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers;

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

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

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

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Seeing ye have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another from the heart fervently:

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having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.

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For, All flesh is as grass, And all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower falleth:

1 Peter 1:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Peter 1:21 say?
1 Peter 1:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “who through him are believers in God, that raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God. ”
Where is 1 Peter 1:21 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 21.
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 1:21.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:21 in?
1 Peter 1:21 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 1:21?
1 Peter 1:21 reads (ASV): “who through him are believers in God, that raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God. ” 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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