1 Peter 1:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:21 — KJV
“Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.”
— 1 Peter 1:21 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:21 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 1:21
“By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:21: god, glory, faith
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:21: believe, god, raised
“Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:21: god, raised, dead
“This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:21: believe, god, faith
“Hear us, my lord: thou art a mighty prince among us: in the choice of our sepulchres bury thy dead; none of us shall withhold from thee his sepulchre, but that thou mayest bury thy dead. a mighty...: Heb. a prince of God”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:21: god, dead, might
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