1 Petrus 1:1

Salutation

1:1 From Peter,¹ an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing² abroad³ (in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia,⁴ and Bithynia) who are chosen⁵

1 Petrus 1:4-5

1:4 that is,⁶ into⁷ an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you, 1:5 who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

1 Petrus 1:18

1:18 You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed – not by perishable things like silver or gold,

1 Petrus 2:4

A Living Stone, a Chosen People

2:4 So as you come to him,⁸ a living stone rejected by men but⁹ chosen and priceless¹⁰ in God’s sight,

1 Petrus 2:24

2:24 He¹¹ himself bore our sins¹² in his body on the tree, that we may cease from sinning¹³ and live for righteousness. By his¹⁴ wounds¹⁵ you were healed.¹⁶

1 Petrus 3:9

3:9 Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless¹⁷ others¹⁸ because you were called to inherit a blessing.