1 Peter 1:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of you..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:17 — KJV
“And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:”
— 1 Peter 1:17 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:17 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 1:17
“Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:17: call, according, every
“And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp, afar off from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of the congregation. And it came to pass, that every one which sought the LORD went out unto the tabernacle of the congregation, which was without the camp.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:17: call, without, every
“And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: and to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's inheritance shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit. give the more...: Heb. multiply his inheritance give the less...: Heb. diminish his inheritance”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:17: father, according, every
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:17: call, pass, time
“But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:17: father, according, every
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