1 Peter 1:4 web — to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn't fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,

World English Bible

"to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn't fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,"

— 1 Peter 1:4, World English Bible

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

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according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn't fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,

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who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,

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that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ--

1 Peter 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:4 say?
1 Peter 1:4 in the World English Bible reads: “to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn't fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,”
Where is 1 Peter 1:4 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 4.
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 1:4.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:4 in?
1 Peter 1:4 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 1:4?
1 Peter 1:4 reads (WEB): “to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn't fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,” 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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