"*** 1PETER 01 ***" 
"Peters introduction   1Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ , to God s elect , strangers in the world , chosen by thefore-knowledge of God the Father . 2Sanctified by the Spirit to a life of obedience in Jesus Christ , being purified by his blood . 3Grace and peace be yours in abundance . We have been born again to an"
"inheritance that can never fade   4Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ . For in his great mercy we have been born again unto a living hope through his resurrection from the dead . 5An inheritance that can never fade , held in heaven to be revealed at the end times . Trials have come to prove your faith genuine   6Rejoice greatly , even though for a short time you suffer distress through trials . 7These are to prove that your faith is genuine so that you will have glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed . Rejoice with inexpressible joy for  you are achieving the sa"
"lvation of your souls   8Though you do not now see him , you love him and believe in him and rejoice withinexpressible joy . For you are achieving the goal of your faith which is the salvation of your souls . The prophets of old spoke of  Christ by the Spirit of Christ    The prophets of old spoke of this salvation by the Spirit of Christ which was in them . They predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow . The mystery of Christ has now been revealed  which even angels longed to know   10Now the mystery of Christ has been clearly revealed , by those who have preached"
"the gospel to you through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven . 11Even angels had longed to know these things . Be as obedient holy children   12Therefore rid your minds of every encumbrance and prepare for the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ returns .   13Be as obedient children and yield no longer to sinful desires as you did when you lived in ignorance . 14For he who called you is holy therefore you too must be holy in all that youdo. Live in reverent fear for you are  redeemed with the precious blood of Christ    Since you pray to a Father who judges the works of each man"
"impartially , live your lives in reverent fear .   16For it was not with silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life of your forefathers , but with the precious blood of Christ . A lamb without blemish who was chosen from before the creation of the world .   17God raised him from the dead and glorified him, therefore your faith is in God . Love one another deeply  and rid yourselves of sin   18By your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves , therefore love one another deeply from the heart . 19Rid yourselves of all malice , deceit , hypocrisy , envy and lying"
"of every kind .   20Like new-born babies , crave pure spiritual milk that you may grow up to salvation . For you have tasted that the Lord is good . You are a chosen peop le, a royal priesthood   21Come to the Living Stone , rejected by men but chosen by God . For you too are living stones , being built into a spiritual temple and a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God .   22You are a chosen people , a royal priesthood , a holy people who belong to God . That you may proclaim the glorious works of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light . Live"
"blameless lives   23My dear friends I urge you to abstain from fleshly desires which war against your soul . Live blameless lives in the sight of unbelieverseven though they may falsely accuse you of wrongdoing .    Let them see your good works so they will give glory to God on the day he comes . Submit to rulers   25For the sake of the Lord submit yourselves to rulers among men , to the emperor and his governors . 26Live as free men and servants of God. 27Show proper respect to everyone . Love the brethren , revere God , and honour the emperor . Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters"
"and patiently endure  unjust suffering   28Slaves , submit yourselves to your masters with all respect , not only to those who treat you kindly but also to those who are harsh .   29It is good that a man patiently endure unjust suffering when he has a knowledge of God . For what credit can you claim when you suffer fordoing wrong? You were all called to suffering  by Christs example    As for suffering , to this you were all called . Christ suffered for you as an example , therefore you should follow in his steps . He bore our sins in his body on the tree   31He bore our sins in his body on"
"the tree and by his wounds you have been healed .   32You were like sheep going astray but now you have returned to the Shepherd of your souls."  
"*** 1PETER 02 ***" 
"Wives, be submissive to your husbands   1Wives , be submissive to your husbands so that even if they do not at first believe , they may be won over by the purity and reverenceof your lives . Let your beauty come from  a calm and gentle spirit   2And let not your beauty be from outward adornment ; braided hair , gold jewellery and fine clothes . Instead let it come from the unfading loveliness of a calm and gentle spirit , which is of"
"great worth in the eyes of God .   3For this is the way the holy women of old adorned themselves , living in obedience to their husbands .   4Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him her master . And you are her daughters if you do what is right and not be fearful . Husbands, treat your wives with consideration  and respect that your prayers be not hindered   5Husbands , in the same way be considerate of your wives . Treat them with respect as the more tender partner and as heirs with you of the gift of Eternal Life . So that nothing will hinder your prayers . Live in harmony and love and  repay"
"not evil with evil   6Finally all of you , live in harmony and brotherly love . 7Be kind and humble and do not repay evil for evil , nor insult for insult . Rather , bless those who afflict you that you may be blessed . Besides who will harm you if you do good?   8Besides , who will harm you if you are eager to do good? 9For it is written , If you love life and desire to see many good days, keep your tongue from untruths, turn from eviland do good, seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are attentive to theirprayers. It is better to suffer for"
"doing good  than for doing evil    Even if you do suffer for doing good you will be blessed . 12For if God wills that you suffer , it is better that you suffer for doing good than for doing evil . Be prepared to answer all who ask you  the reason for the hope you have within you   13So in your hearts accept Christ as Lord , and be prepared to give an answer to all who askyou the reason for the hope you have within you. Christ preached in his spirit to the spirits  in prison who died in the days of Noah    For Christ died for our sins , the righteous for the unrighteous , to reconcile us to God"
". 15His body was put to death but he was quickened inhis spirit , by which he went and preached to the spirits in prison .  16Those who disobeyed long ago in the days of Noah who built an ark inwhich only eight people were rescued from the water .    17This rescue from water prefigured the baptism that now saves us , not as a symbol of washing the body , but as a seeking from God for a cleansing of guilt through the raising up of Jesus Christ from the grave .  Christ is now at the righ t hand of God in heaven   18For Christ has ascended into heaven and is now at the right hand of God ,"
"with the angels and all spiritual powers in submission to him . If you willingly suffer in the flesh you have broken away from sin   19Since Christ suffered in the flesh , you too should take to yourselves the same spirit , for he who willingly suffers in the flesh has broken away from sin . He lives his earthly life submitting to the will of God rather than satisfying his sinful lusts of the flesh . Unbelievers will have to account for their sins   20For in the past you lived as unbelievers do , in sensuality , lust , drunkenness , orgies , carousing and shameful idolatry .   21Unbelievers"
"now think it strange that you do not join with them and they heap abuse on you . But they will have to give an account to he who judges the living and the dead . The gospel was preached to the dead  that they too might be judged   22That is why the gospel was preached even to the dead , that they too might be judged as men in the flesh , but live according to God in the spirit . The end is drawing near   23The end of all things is drawing near . Therefore be alert and prayerful . Love covers over a multitude of sins   24Above all love each other deeply , for love covers over a multitude of"
"sins . Be hospitable to one another without complaining . Use your gifts of the Spirit to serve others   25Each one should use whatever gift of the Spirit he has received , to serve others .   26The one who prophesies should do so as befits one who speaks the words of God .   27The one who serves should do so with the full strength God provides . That in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ . Rejoice that you too can suffer with Christ that  you be filled with joy when he comes   28So my dear friends , be not surprised at the painful trials you are suffering as though it"
"weresomething strange .  But rejoice that you too can share in the suffering of Christ , that you too may be filled with joy when his glory isrevealed .  However if you suffer it should not be as a wrong doer .  Do not be ashamed to suffer as a Christian   31Therefore be not ashamed to suffer as a Christian . Rather praise God that you bear that name .   32Those who suffer by God s will should entrust their lives to their faithful Creator and continue to do good . Judgement will begin with us who belong to God   33For judgement will begin with those who belong to God . And if it begins with us"
", what will be the end for those who do not obey the gospel of God?   As it is written , If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"  
"*** 1PETER 03 ***" 
"Advice to church leaders   1Now to the bishops among you , I appeal to you as a fellow shepherd and as an eyewitnessof Christ s sufferings . Be shepherds of the flock of God under your care .    Serve as leaders not by compulsion , but because you are willing . Not for gain but because you are eager to serve . Not lording it over those entrusted to you , but being examples to the flock ."
"3Then when the Chief Shepherd appears you shall win the crown of glory that will never fade . All of you humble yourselves before God   4Young men , be submissive to those who are older . And all of you , be clothed with humility toward one another for it is written , God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.   5Therefore humble yourselves before God smighty hand that he may lift you up in due time . Cast all your cares upon him , for he loves you . Your enemy the devil prowls around  like a roaring lion   7Be sober and alert for your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring"
"lion seeking todevour .  Resist him and stand firm in the faith . Know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same trials .   9After you have suffered a little while , the God who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will restore you , and make you strong and firm and steadfast . 10To God be the glory and the power for ever and ever . Amen . I have written this letter with the help of Silas   11I have written this letter to you with the help of Silas a faithful brother , to encourage you and to testify that this gospel is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it ."
"Greetings and closing blessing   12The church here in Babylon sends you greetings as does my son Mark .  13Greet one another with a kiss of love .   14Peace to all of you who are in Christ . Be shepherds of the flock of God under your care  1 Peter 3:1. In his advice to bishops Peter uses the common Biblical imagery of a shepherd and his flock."