1 Peter 1:24 net — For all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of the grass; the grass withers and the flower falls off,

NET Bible

"For all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of the grass; the grass withers and the flower falls off,"

— 1 Peter 1:24, NET Bible

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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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.

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For all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of the grass; the grass withers and the flower falls off,

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but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

1 Peter 1:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:24 say?
1 Peter 1:24 in the NET Bible reads: “For all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of the grass; the grass withers and the flower falls off,”
Where is 1 Peter 1:24 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 24.
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 1:24.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:24 in?
1 Peter 1:24 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 1:24?
1 Peter 1:24 reads (NET): “For all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of the grass; the grass withers and the flower falls off,” 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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