1 Peter 1:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:18 — KJV
“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;”
— 1 Peter 1:18 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:18 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 1:18
“Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure. without...: or, which was not in hands hereafter: Chaldee, after this”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:18: forasmuch, know, silver
“But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. in...: or, as for the Almighty God, in his seat he shall honour yea, he shall honour a god, whom, etc estate: or, stead forces: or, munitions: Heb. Mauzzim, or, God's protectors pleasant: Heb. things desired”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:18: things, silver, gold
“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:18: things, silver, gold
“So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD. things...: Heb. holy things of David”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:18: things, silver, gold
“And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels. things: Heb. holy”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:18: things, silver, gold
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