1 Peter 1:5 kjva — Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."

— 1 Peter 1:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

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Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

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That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

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Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

1 Peter 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:5 say?
1 Peter 1:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”
Where is 1 Peter 1:5 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 5.
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 1:5.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:5 in?
1 Peter 1:5 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 1:5?
1 Peter 1:5 reads (KJVA): “Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” 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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