1 Peter 1:9 akjv — Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

American King James Version

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

— 1 Peter 1:9, American King James Version

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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

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

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Whom having not seen, you love; in whom, though now you see him not, yet believing, you 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 inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come to 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.

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To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to us they did minister the things, which are now reported to you by them that have preached the gospel to you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

1 Peter 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:9 say?
1 Peter 1:9 in the American King James Version reads: “Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. ”
Where is 1 Peter 1:9 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:9 in?
1 Peter 1:9 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 1:9?
1 Peter 1:9 reads (AKJV): “Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. ” 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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