1 Peter 1:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:13 — KJV
“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; to the end: Gr. perfectly”
— 1 Peter 1:13 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:13 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 1:13
“Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. divisions: Gr. schisms”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:13: mind, jesus, christ
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:13: hope, grace, jesus
“The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. «The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time.»”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:13: grace, brought, jesus
“Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Benhadad, Tell my lord the king, All that thou didst send for to thy servant at the first I will do: but this thing I may not do. And the messengers departed, and brought him word again.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:13: wherefore, end, brought
“And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:13: wherefore, end, jesus
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