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1 Peter · read by Carter Conlon
47 verses, in order. Only the verses Carter read aloud are shown.
1 Peter 1
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,Read from NKJV · Lord, Help Me To Endure This Trial
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and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,Read from KJV · Many Will Soon Be Buying Pure Gold
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who through faith are shielded by God's power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.Read from KJV · Many Will Soon Be Buying Pure Gold
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In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trialsRead from NKJV · Lord, Help Me To Endure This Trial
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so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.Read from KJV · Many Will Soon Be Buying Pure Gold
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Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,Read from NKJV · Lord, Help Me To Endure This Trial
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now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.Read from KJV · Lord, Help Me To Endure This Trial
1 Peter 2
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As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God's sight,Read from NKJV · I Want To Be A 'Shall Be'
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you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.Read from NKJV · I Want To Be A 'Shall Be'
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For it stands in Scripture: "See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame."Read from NKJV · I Want To Be A 'Shall Be'
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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.Read from NKJV · 2019: The Year of Faith and Favor
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Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.Read from NKJV · Lord, Help Me To Endure This Trial
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Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.Read from NKJV · Lord, Help Me To Endure This Trial
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Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.Read from NKJV · Lord, Help Me To Endure This Trial
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For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.Read from NKJV · Lord, Help Me To Endure This Trial
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"He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth."Read from KJV · Covering the Face of Jesus
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When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.Read from KJV · A Foolish Time Demands an Answer
1 Peter 3
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Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wivesRead from NKJV · Lord, Help Me To Endure This Trial
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but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God's sight.Read from KJV · As Christ Love His Church
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For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,Read from KJV · As Christ Love His Church
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just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.Read from KJV · As Christ Love His Church
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Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.Read from NKJV · Lord, Help Me To Endure This Trial
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Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.Read from NKJV · Finding Light in Darkness
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For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.Read from NKJV · Finding Light in Darkness
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He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.Read from KJV · Don't Lose Heart in Your Time of Testing
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For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."Read from KJV · Don't Lose Heart in Your Time of Testing
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Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?Read from KJV · Don't Lose Heart in Your Time of Testing
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But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken."Read from NKJV · Finding Light in Darkness
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But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,Read from NKJV · Greetings From Caesar's House
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keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.Read from NKJV · Finding Light in Darkness
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For it is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.Read from KJV · Don't Lose Heart in Your Time of Testing
1 Peter 4
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Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.Read from KJV · Necessary Divisions
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For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.Read from KJV · Necessary Divisions
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Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.Read from NKJV · Finding Light in Darkness
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Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.Read from NKJV · Bend, Bow or Burn
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But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.Read from NKJV · Greetings From Caesar's House
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If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.Read from NKJV · Preparing for a Time of Suffering
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Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.Read from KJV · Killing Lazarus
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But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.Read from NKJV · Preparing for a Time of Suffering
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For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?Read from NKJV · Preparing for a Time of Suffering
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And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"Read from NKJV · Preparing for a Time of Suffering
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So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.Read from NKJV · Preparing for a Time of Suffering
1 Peter 5
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Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.Read from NKJV · Finding Light in Darkness
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Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.Read from NKJV · Finding Light in Darkness
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And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.Read from ESV · Does God Have To Hide His Miracles From You？