1 Peter 1:5 net — who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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"who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."

— 1 Peter 1:5, NET Bible

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure!

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New Birth to Joy and Holiness Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you,

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who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

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Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold– gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away– and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

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You have not seen him, but you love him. You do not see him now but you believe in him, and so you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,

1 Peter 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:5 say?
1 Peter 1:5 in the NET Bible reads: “who by God’s power are protected through faith for a 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 (NET): “who by God’s power are protected through faith for a 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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