American Standard Version
1 Peter 1:5
5who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
1 Peter 1:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
- New International Version (NIV)who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
- English Standard Version (ESV)who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
- New King James Version (NKJV)who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Context of 1 Peter 1:5
3Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, ye have been put to grief in manifold trials, 7that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
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τοὺς ἐν δυνάμει θεοῦ φρουρουμένους διὰ πίστεως εἰς σωτηρίαν ἑτοίμην ἀποκαλυφθῆναι ἐν καιρῷ ἐσχάτῳ·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Peter 1:5
- 1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his holy ones; But the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; For by strength shall no man prevail.
- Psalms 37:23A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.
- Psalms 103:17But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children’s children;
- Psalms 125:1They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
- Proverbs 2:8That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.
- Isaiah 54:17No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, and their righteousness which is of me, saith Jehovah.
- Jeremiah 32:40and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from following them, to do them good; and I will put my fear in their hearts, that they may not depart from me.
- John 4:14but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life.
- John 5:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.
- John 10:28and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.
- John 17:11And I am no more in the world, and these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep them in thy name which thou hast given me, that they may be one, even as we are.
- Romans 8:31What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?
- Philippians 1:6being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:
- Jude 1:1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ:
- Romans 11:20Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
- 2 Corinthians 1:24Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.
Commentaries on 1 Peter 1:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5Who are kept - · Who are defended as in a fortress or castle. There is a remarkable correspondence between the two verbs used in this sentence: the verb , signifies to keep, watch, guard; and , is a place of custody or prison. And , from , a sentinel, signifies to keep as under a military guard. See on Galatians 3:22, Galatians 3:23. The true disciples of Christ are under the continual watchful care of God, and the inheritance is guarded for them. In some…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5Who are kept by the power of God - That is, “kept” or preserved in the faith and hope of the gospel; who are preserved from apostacy, or so kept that you will finally obtain salvation. The word which is used here, and rendered “kept,” ( ́ phroureōis rendered in 2 Corinthians 11:32, kept with a garrison; in Galatians 3:23, and here, kept; in Philemon 4:7, shall keep. It does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. It means to keep, as in a garrison or…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5For the salvation: In the New Testament, salvation often means the final rescue from sin and death when Christ returns. This hope encourages Christians to persevere until the end (see also 1:9, 10; 2:2; 4:18). ready to be revealed: The future revealing of God’s salvation stands in contrast to the present time, when God and his purposes are not fully seen (see also 1:7, 13).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. kept--Greek, "who are being guarded." He answers the objection, Of what use is it that salvation is "reserved" for us in heaven, as in a calm secure haven, when we are tossed in the world as on a troubled sea in the midst of a thousand wrecks? [Calvin]. As the inheritance is "kept" (1Pe 1:4) safely for the far distant "heirs," so must they be "guarded" in their persons so as to be sure of reaching it. Neither shall it be wanting to them, nor they to…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Peter 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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