1 Peter 1:8 kjva — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and f…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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 1:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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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:

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Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

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Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

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Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

1 Peter 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:8 say?
1 Peter 1:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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:”
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 (KJVA): “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:” 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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