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1 Peter 1:1

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    3/2018, p. 14

    Insight, Volume 1, pp. 75, 193-195, 859

    The Watchtower,

    12/15/2012, p. 19

    3/15/2012, p. 21

    8/15/2007, pp. 10-11

    7/15/2004, pp. 24-25

    9/1/1997, p. 8

    12/15/1976, pp. 747-750

    2/1/1963, pp. 85-87

    11/1/1962, pp. 658-660

    8/15/1959, pp. 493-494

    9/15/1951, pp. 549-551

    Bearing Witness, p. 26

    “All Scripture,” p. 251

    Choosing, pp. 98-99, 100-102

    Awake!,

    7/8/1974, p. 28

  • Publications Index

    bt 26; w18.03 14; it-1 75, 193-195, 859; w12 3/15 21; w12 12/15 19; w07 8/15 10-11; w04 7/15 24-25; w97 9/1 8; si 251;

    bw 98, 100-102; w76 747-750; g74 7/8 28; ad 599; li 303; im 108; w63 86; bf 445; w62 659; w59 493; w51 550; w43 40

1 Peter 1:2

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 859

    The Watchtower,

    2/15/1982, p. 18

    11/15/1961, pp. 688-690

    Choosing, pp. 98-99

    Awake!,

    7/8/1974, p. 28

  • Publications Index

    it-1 859;

    w82 2/15 18; bw 98-99; g74 7/8 28; ad 599; bf 445; w61 689

1 Peter 1:3

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    1/2016, p. 20

    The Watchtower,

    3/15/2012, p. 21

    4/1/2009, p. 3

    4/1/1980, p. 21

    1/1/1980, pp. 10-11

    4/15/1972, p. 234

    6/15/1968, pp. 367-369

    4/1/1965, pp. 199-200

    7/15/1963, pp. 426-428

    11/1/1962, pp. 658-660

    8/15/1954, pp. 500-502

    Awake!,

    2/8/1988, p. 26

    8/22/1974, p. 27

    Choosing, pp. 30-33

  • Publications Index

    w16.01 20; w12 3/15 21; w09 4/1 3; g88 2/8 26;

    w80 1/1 11; w80 4/1 21; bw 30-33; g74 8/22 27; w72 234; w68 368; w65 200; im 147; w63 427; w62 659; g62 3/8 28; w54 501; ko 19; w48 119; w47 102

1 Peter 1:4

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Choosing, pp. 30-31, 33

    The Watchtower,

    5/1/1974, p. 288

    8/15/1973, pp. 494-495

    4/15/1972, p. 234

    6/15/1968, pp. 367-369

    4/15/1963, pp. 233-234

    6/1/1962, pp. 326-328

    3/1/1962, pp. 139-140

    Awake!,

    8/22/1974, p. 27

  • Publications Index

    bw 30-31, 33; w74 288; g74 8/22 27; w73 494-495; w72 234; w68 368; im 147; w63 234; w62 139, 327; w47 102

1 Peter 1:5

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    4/15/2012, pp. 27-31

    6/15/2007, p. 18

    3/15/1980, pp. 18-20

    4/15/1972, p. 234

    6/15/1968, pp. 367-369

    Choosing, pp. 30, 33-34, 41, 118

    1974 Yearbook, p. 4

  • Publications Index

    w12 4/15 27-31; w07 6/15 18;

    w80 3/15 18-20; bw 30, 33-34, 41, 118; yb74 4; w72 234; w68 368; w43 101

1 Peter 1:6

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    1/15/2009, p. 12

    5/15/1998, p. 16

    1/1/1975, pp. 22-23

    8/1/1963, pp. 465-467

    7/15/1963, pp. 426-428

    3/15/1962, pp. 182-184

    Choosing, p. 118

  • Publications Index

    w09 1/15 12; w98 5/15 16;

    bw 118; w75 22-23; w63 427, 466; w62 183

1 Peter 1:7

Footnotes

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    1:7 Var. (not in the best copies) tested quality of your faith

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 983

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 797

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/2008, p. 21

    8/15/2007, p. 14

    8/1/2001, p. 32

    5/15/1998, p. 16

    9/15/1976, pp. 560-561

    1/1/1975, pp. 22-23

    4/1/1970, p. 211

    7/15/1963, pp. 426-428

    3/15/1962, pp. 182-184

    Choosing, pp. 118, 119-121

    Awake!,

    3/22/1978, pp. 27-28

  • Publications Index

    it-1 983; it-2 797; w08 11/15 21; w07 8/15 14; w01 8/1 32; w98 5/15 16;

    bw 118-121; g78 3/22 27-28; w76 560-561; w75 22-23; w70 211; w63 427; w62 183

1 Peter 1:8

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    2/1/1997, pp. 14-19

    12/1/1986, pp. 16-17

    11/15/1967, pp. 675-677

    Choosing, pp. 50-52

    1972 Yearbook, pp. 256-257

  • Publications Index

    w97 2/1 14-19; w86 12/1 17;

    bw 50-52; yb72 256-257; w67 676

1 Peter 1:9

Footnotes

  • *

    1:9 Var. of your faith

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Choosing, pp. 15-16

    1972 Yearbook, pp. 256-257

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/1964, pp. 703-704

  • Publications Index

    bw 15-16; yb72 256-257; w64 704; g62 8/8 5; w34 118; jh 175

1 Peter 1:10

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    6/15/2002, pp. 13-14

    9/15/1964, pp. 575-576

    Choosing, pp. 16, 18-19

    Awake!,

    5/8/1976, p. 29

  • Publications Index

    w02 6/15 13-14;

    bw 16, 18-19; g76 5/8 29; li 152; w64 576; ep 11; w34 118; jh 175

1 Peter 1:11

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 692

    The Watchtower,

    6/15/2002, pp. 13-14

    4/15/1971, pp. 238-239

    7/1/1965, pp. 390-391

    3/15/1963, pp. 170-172

    Choosing, pp. 16-19

  • Publications Index

    it-2 692; w02 6/15 13-14;

    bw 16-19; w71 238-239; w65 391; w63 171; ep 11; w38 19

1 Peter 1:12

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    5/15/2009, p. 24

    11/15/2008, p. 21

    3/15/1980, p. 22

    7/15/1965, pp. 424-426

    7/1/1965, pp. 390-391

    3/15/1963, pp. 170-172

    1/15/1963, pp. 63-64

    12/15/1962, pp. 755-757

    1/15/1961, pp. 57-59

    9/1/1958, pp. 521-522

    8/15/1952, pp. 497-499

    Choosing, pp. 16, 19, 20-22

  • Publications Index

    w09 5/15 24; w08 11/15 21;

    w80 3/15 22; bw 16, 19-22; w65 391, 425; w63 64, 171; w62 756; w61 58; w58 521; w52 498; w30 168

1 Peter 1:13

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    12/2021, p. 13

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 219

    Insight, Volume 2, pp. 262, 797, 984

    The Watchtower,

    3/15/2012, p. 23

    3/1/2006, p. 22

    10/1/1997, pp. 27-28

    3/15/1980, p. 21

    6/15/1967, pp. 381-383

    5/1/1967, p. 285

    1/1/1965, pp. 31-32

    5/15/1962, pp. 307-309

    3/15/1961, pp. 190-191

    1/15/1961, pp. 54-55

    2/15/1960, pp. 107-109

    6/15/1959, pp. 355-356

    6/15/1958, pp. 376-378, 381-382

    4/15/1956, pp. 245-246

    1/1/1955, p. 3

    6/15/1954, pp. 378-380

    10/15/1951, pp. 629-630

    Choosing, pp. 22-23

    1974 Yearbook, pp. 4-5

  • Publications Index

    w21.12 13; it-1 219; it-2 262, 797, 984; w12 3/15 23; w06 3/1 22; w97 10/1 27-28;

    w80 3/15 21; bw 22-23; yb74 5; w67 285, 382; w65 31; w62 308; w61 55, 191; w60 108; w59 355; w58 377, 382; w56 245; w55 3; w54 379; w51 630

1 Peter 1:14

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Choosing, p. 24

    The Watchtower,

    2/15/1976, pp. 119-120

    1/1/1976, p. 13

    6/1/1962, pp. 330-332

  • Publications Index

    bw 24; w76 13; w76 119-120; w62 331

1 Peter 1:15

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    12/2021, pp. 2, 15

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 1132

    The Watchtower (Study),

    2/2017, p. 9

    The Watchtower,

    8/1/1996, pp. 15-20

    11/1/1987, pp. 10-15

    7/1/1986, p. 25

    2/15/1976, pp. 119-120

    3/1/1974, pp. 146-147

    10/1/1972, p. 583

    10/15/1962, pp. 631-632

    7/1/1962, p. 411

    2/1/1961, pp. 70-72

    Choosing, pp. 24-25

  • Publications Index

    w21.12 2, 15; it-1 1132; w17.02 9; w96 8/1 15-20; om 127; w87 11/1 10-15; w86 7/1 25;

    bw 24-25; w76 119-120; w74 147; w72 583; ad 784; g63 7/22 7; w62 411, 632; w61 71; w43 36; w41 270; w33 36

1 Peter 1:16

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    12/2021, pp. 2, 4

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 40

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 1132

    Remain in God’s Love, p. 77

    The Watchtower (Study),

    2/2017, p. 9

    Close to Jehovah, pp. 34-35

    The Watchtower,

    5/15/2008, p. 26

    11/1/1987, pp. 10-15

    8/1/1978, p. 30

    2/15/1976, pp. 119-125

    3/1/1974, pp. 146-147

    2/15/1973, p. 99

    10/1/1972, p. 583

    7/15/1964, pp. 447-448

    5/1/1963, p. 287

    2/15/1962, pp. 114-116

    2/1/1961, pp. 70-72

    Kingdom Ministry,

    10/1980, p. 2

    Choosing, pp. 24-25

  • Publications Index

    cl 34-35; w21.12 2, 4; lff lesson 40; it-1 1132; lvs 77; w17.02 9; w08 5/15 26; om 127; w87 11/1 10-15;

    km 10/80 2; bw 24-25; w78 8/1 30; w76 119-125; w74 147; w73 99; w72 583; or 154; ad 784; w64 448; w63 287; g63 7/22 7; w62 115; w61 71; w43 36; w33 36

1 Peter 1:17

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    7/1/1992, p. 15

    10/1/1979, p. 6

    1/15/1975, p. 59

    4/15/1972, p. 251

    Choosing, pp. 25-26

  • Publications Index

    w92 7/1 15;

    w79 10/1 6; bw 25-26; w75 59; w72 251

1 Peter 1:18

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 1197

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 1119

    Choosing, pp. 26-28

    Awake!,

    11/8/1973, p. 27

    The Watchtower,

    10/1/1967, pp. 581-582

    5/1/1961, pp. 278-279

    5/15/1953, pp. 309-311

  • Publications Index

    it-1 1197; it-2 1119;

    bw 26-28; g73 11/8 27; w67 582; im 229; g64 10/22 6; w61 279; w53 310; w39 152; w38 150

1 Peter 1:19

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 339

    Choosing, pp. 26-28

    The Watchtower,

    12/15/1975, p. 756

    3/1/1962, pp. 139-140

    5/1/1961, pp. 278-279

    1/15/1956, pp. 48-51

    5/15/1953, pp. 309-311

  • Publications Index

    it-1 339;

    bw 26-27; w75 756; im 229; w62 139; w61 279; w56 49-50; w53 310; nh 158; w39 152; w38 150; w34 60

1 Peter 1:20

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, pp. 858-859

    Insight, Volume 2, pp. 62-67, 206, 1207

    The Watchtower,

    6/1/2006, pp. 23-24

    9/1/1986, p. 23

    8/1/1970, pp. 476-477

    1/15/1964, p. 51

    12/1/1953, pp. 722-724

    Choosing, pp. 34-36

  • Publications Index

    it-1 858-859; it-2 62, 206, 1207; w06 6/1 23-24; w86 9/1 23;

    bw 34-36; ad 599, 1031, 1672; w70 476-477; g67 10/22 28; w64 51; mg63 8; w53 723; nh 158; w49 152; w43 159; wl 87

1 Peter 1:21

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Choosing, pp. 34, 35-36

    The Watchtower,

    7/15/1963, pp. 427-428

  • Publications Index

    bw 34-36; w63 428; nh 158; ko 19

1 Peter 1:22

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    1/2021, p. 22

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 56

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 521

    Close to Jehovah, p. 227

    The Watchtower,

    10/15/1993, p. 12

    10/1/1988, pp. 10-12

    3/15/1983, pp. 10-11

    9/1/1975, p. 527

    6/1/1975, pp. 338-339

    6/15/1974, p. 368

    11/15/1964, pp. 695-697

    8/15/1964, pp. 489-491

    Choosing, pp. 48-49

    Kingdom Ministry,

    1/1978, p. 1

    Awake!,

    4/22/1973, p. 23

  • Publications Index

    w23.09 29; cl 227; w21.01 22; lff lesson 56; it-2 521; w93 10/15 12; w88 10/1 10-12;

    w83 3/15 10; bw 48-49; km 1/78 1; w75 338-339; w75 527; w74 368; g73 4/22 23; w64 490, 696

1 Peter 1:23

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 1197

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 890

    The Watchtower,

    4/1/2009, p. 3

    3/15/1991, p. 22

    4/1/1974, pp. 221-222

    12/1/1973, p. 732

    4/15/1963, pp. 233-234

    11/1/1953, pp. 667-668

    Choosing, pp. 48-49

  • Publications Index

    it-1 1197; it-2 890; w09 4/1 3; w91 3/15 22;

    bw 48-49; w74 222; w73 732; ad 1466; w63 234; w53 668; w48 120-121

1 Peter 1:24

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    9/2017, p. 18

    Choosing, pp. 48-49

    The Watchtower,

    5/15/1962, pp. 304-306

  • Publications Index

    w17.09 18;

    bw 48-49; w62 305; nh 362; w49 54

1 Peter 1:25

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 1206

    The Watchtower (Study),

    9/2017, p. 18

    Awake!,

    2/8/1988, p. 14

    10/8/1975, p. 9

    Choosing, pp. 48-49

    The Watchtower,

    2/1/1961, p. 67

    7/15/1951, p. 419

  • Publications Index

    it-1 1206; w17.09 18; g88 2/8 14;

    bw 48-49; g75 10/8 9; w61 67; nh 362; w51 419; w48 121; ep 12, 64

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1 Peter 1:1-25

1 Peter

The First Letter From Peter

1 Peter, apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen who are living abroad among the Jewish colonies of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, to obedience and sprinkling of Jesus Christ’s blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

3 Blessed be our Lord Jesus Christ’s God and Father, he who in accordance with his great mercy has given us rebirth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 into an imperishable, undefiled, unfading inheritance that has been kept in heaven for you 5 who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be disclosed at the last— 6 wherein you exult, though for a little while now, if need be, you have been saddened in various trials, 7* that the quality of your faith may be found more valuable than gold (which is a perishable thing, but is tested by fire) for praise and glory and honor at the manifestation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom you love without having seen him; believing in whom, without now seeing him, you exult in ineffable and glorified gladness, 9* obtaining the end of faith, soul-salvation. 10 Concerning which salvation prophets sought and searched, who prophesied of the grace that has reached you, 11 searching to find out what time or what sort of time Christ’s spirit in them was pointing to in testifying beforehand the sufferings to which Christ was destined and the glory after these; 12 to whom it was disclosed that they were dispensing them not to themselves but to you,—the things that have now been announced to you through those who brought the gospel to you in the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things that angels desire to look into.

13 Wherefore, girding up the loins of your mind, keep absolutely sober and hope in the grace that is being brought you in the manifestation of Jesus Christ. 14 Like children of obedience, not conforming to your old-time desires that you had during your ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your life, 16 since it is written “You shall be holy, because I am holy.” 17 And if you invoke a Father who judges impartially according to each one’s doing, live a life of fear for the time of your stay, 18 knowing that it was not with perishable things, silver or gold, that you were redeemed from the futile life your fathers handed down to you, 19 but with precious blood as if of a lamb without defect or spot, Christ’s blood, 20 who had been foreknown before the foundation of the world but had made his appearance at the latter end of time for the sake of you 21 who through him are believers in God who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. 22 Having purified your spirits by obedience to the truth for unfeigned brotherliness, love each other ardently from your hearts, 23 reborn not from perishable seed but from imperishable, through the living word of God—living and abiding, 24 because “all flesh is like the herbage of the field, and all its glory like field flowers: the herbage withers and the flowers fall off; 25 but the word of the Lord abides forever,” and this is the word that has been brought to you as gospel.

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