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1 Peter · read by Richard Owen Roberts
39 verses, in order. Only the verses Richard read aloud are shown.
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 NKJV · Three Encouragements
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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 NKJV · Three Encouragements
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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 · Three Encouragements
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and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,Read from NKJV · Three Encouragements
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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 NKJV · Three Encouragements
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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 · Rejoicing in God, Living Unto God
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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 NKJV · Rejoicing in God, Living Unto God
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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 · Rejoicing in God, Living Unto God
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now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.Read from NKJV · Three Encouragements
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Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,Read from NKJV · Three Encouragements
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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 NKJV · Rejoicing in God, Living Unto God
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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 NKJV · Three Encouragements
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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 NKJV · Three Encouragements
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As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.Read from NASB1995 · Has My Soul Been Purified by Obedience to the Truth?
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But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,Read from KJV · God's Holiness - Part 3
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Since you call on a Father who judges each one's work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.Read from NKJV · Rejoicing in God, Living Unto God
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For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,Read from NKJV · Rejoicing in God, Living Unto God
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but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.Read from NKJV · Three Encouragements
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He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.Read from NKJV · Rejoicing in God, Living Unto God
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Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.Read from KJV · God's Holiness - Part 3
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Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.Read from NKJV · Rejoicing in God, Living Unto God
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For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.Read from NKJV · Three Encouragements
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For, "All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,Read from NKJV · Three Encouragements
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but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.Read from NKJV · Three Encouragements
1 Peter 2
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Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.Read from NASB1995 · Has My Soul Been Purified by Obedience to the Truth?
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Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,Read from NASB1995 · Has My Soul Been Purified by Obedience to the Truth?
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now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.Read from NASB1995 · Has My Soul Been Purified by Obedience to the Truth?
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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 NASB1995 · Do Not Grow Weary of Discipline
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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 NASB1995 · Do Not Grow Weary of Discipline
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How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.Read from NASB1995 · Do Not Grow Weary of Discipline
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For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:Read from NASB1995 · Do Not Grow Weary of Discipline
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"He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth."Read from NASB1995 · Do Not Grow Weary of Discipline
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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 NASB1995 · Do Not Grow Weary of Discipline
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He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. "By His stripes you are healed."Read from NASB1995 · Do Not Grow Weary of Discipline
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For "you were like sheep going astray," but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.Read from NASB1995 · Do Not Grow Weary of Discipline
1 Peter 3
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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 · God's Holiness - Part 4
1 Peter 4
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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 NASB1995 · Do Not Grow Weary of Discipline
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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 KJV · Perseverance - Part 3