1 Peter 1:2
"who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for o..." — 1 Peter 1:2 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.”1 Peter 1:2 (NIV)
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Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia,
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
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1 Peter 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter. This verse comes from chapter 1, which can be read in full at the 1 Peter chapter 1 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.
Hebrews 5:8Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered
Luke 23:56Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment.
Proverbs 30:17“The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.
Romans 1:5Through him and for his name’s sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.
Romans 5:19For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
Romans 16:19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
2 Corinthians 9:13Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in 1 Peter 1:2. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does 1 Peter 1:2 mean?
"who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for o..." — 1 Peter 1:2 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of 1 Peter 1:2?
1 Peter 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter. This verse comes from chapter 1, which can be read in full at the 1 Peter chapter 1 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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