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1 Peter · read by David Cooper
13 verses, in order. Only the verses David read aloud are shown.
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1 Peter 1
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Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosenRead from KJV · The Sequence of Election
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according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.Read from KJV · The Sequence of Election
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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 KJV · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation
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and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,Read from KJV · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation
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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 · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation
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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 KJV · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation
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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 · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation
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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 KJV · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation
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now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.Read from KJV · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation
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Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,Read from KJV · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation
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trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.Read from KJV · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation
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It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.Read from KJV · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation
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Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.Read from KJV · The Exaltation in Salvation Amid Tribulation