1 Peter 1:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:22 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:22 — KJV
“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”
— 1 Peter 1:22 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:22 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 1:22
“But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:22: truth, through, spirit
“And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us? failed...: Heb. went forth”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:22: brethren, one, another
“Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee. go up...: Heb. wander in going”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:22: seeing, truth, brethren
“I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. sore: Heb. with a great weeping”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:22: truth, see, one
“And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it. to meet...: Heb. before them be knit: Heb. be one wrong: or, violence”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:22: seeing, see, one
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