1 Peter 1:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:20 — KJV
“Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,”
— 1 Peter 1:20 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:20 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 1:20
“And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me: to...: Heb. to be an adversary unto thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:20: before, these, times
“And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:20: foundation, world, last
“And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication before the LORD, be nigh unto the LORD our God day and night, that he maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel at all times, as the matter shall require: at all...: Heb. the thing of a day in his day”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:20: before, these, times
“Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:20: foundation, world, last
“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:20: before, world, last
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