1 Peter 1:8 cpdv — For though you have not seen him, you love him. In him also, though you do not see him, you now believe. And in believi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For though you have not seen him, you love him. In him also, though you do not see him, you now believe. And in believing, you shall exult with an inexpressible and glorious joy, "

— 1 Peter 1:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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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,

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so that the testing of your faith, which is much more precious than gold tested by fire, may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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For though you have not seen him, you love him. In him also, though you do not see him, you now believe. And in believing, you shall exult with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

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returning with the goal of your faith, the salvation of souls.

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About this salvation, the prophets inquired and diligently searched, those who prophesied about the future grace in you,

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inquiring as to what type of condition was signified to them by the Spirit of Christ, when foretelling those sufferings that are in Christ, as well as the subsequent glories.

1 Peter 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:8 say?
1 Peter 1:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For though you have not seen him, you love him. In him also, though you do not see him, you now believe. And in believing, you shall exult with an inexpressible and glorious joy, ”
Where is 1 Peter 1:8 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:8 in?
1 Peter 1:8 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 1:8?
1 Peter 1:8 reads (CPDV): “For though you have not seen him, you love him. In him also, though you do not see him, you now believe. And in believing, you shall exult with an inexpressible and glorious joy, ” 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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