NASB

1  Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, that^F1 you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be^F2 yours in fullest measure.

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,^F3 7 that the proof^F4 of your faith, being more precious than gold which is^F5 perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full^F6 of glory, 9 obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your^F7 souls.

10 As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful search and inquiry, 11 seeking^F8 to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to^F9 follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven-- things into which angels long to look.^F10

13 Therefore, gird your^F11 minds for action, keep ^F12 sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to^F13 be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient^F14 children, do not be^F15 conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15 but like^F16 the Holy One who called you, be^F17 holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." 17 And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each man's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay upon earth; 18 knowing that you were not redeemed^F18 with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. 20 For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in^F19 these last times for the sake of you 21 who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. 22 Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere^F20 love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the^F21 heart, 23 for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and abiding word of God.

24 For, "All flesh is like grass, And all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, And the flower falls off, 25  But the word of the Lord abides forever." And this is the word which was preached^F22 to you.

Footnotes
^F1Lit., unto obedience and sprinkling
^F2Lit., be multiplied for you
^F3Or, temptations
^F4Or, genuineness
^F5Lit., perishes
^F6Lit., glorified
^F7Some ancient manuscripts do not contain your.
^F8Lit., inquiring
^F9Lit., after these
^F10Or, gain a clear glimpse
^F11Lit., the loins of your mind
^F12Lit., be sober
^F13Or, which is announced
^F14Lit., children of obedience
^F15Or, conform yourselves
^F16Lit., according to
^F17Or, become
^F18Or, ransomed
^F19Lit., at the end of the times
^F20Lit., unhypocritical
^F21Some manuscripts read a clean heart.
^F22Lit., preached as good news to you

The Scripture quotations above are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE�, Copyright � 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by the Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

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