1 Peter 1:3 cpdv — Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us into a livi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: "

— 1 Peter 1:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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Peter, Apostle of Jesus Christ, to the newly-arrived elect of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

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in accord with the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, with the obedience and the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied for you.

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead:

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unto an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, which is reserved for you in heaven.

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By the power of God, you are guarded through faith for a salvation which is ready to be revealed in the end time.

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In this, you should exult, if now, for a brief time, it is necessary to be made sorrowful by various trials,

1 Peter 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:3 say?
1 Peter 1:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: ”
Where is 1 Peter 1:3 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:3 in?
1 Peter 1:3 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 1:3?
1 Peter 1:3 reads (CPDV): “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: ” 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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