1 Peter 1:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:23 — KJV
“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.”
— 1 Peter 1:23 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:23 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 1:23
“And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord GOD: every man's sword shall be against his brother.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:23: again, word, god
“They that swear by the sin of Samaria, and say, Thy god, O Dan, liveth; and, The manner of Beersheba liveth; even they shall fall, and never rise up again. manner: Heb. way”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:23: again, god, liveth
“Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:23: born, again, word
“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. is born: or, has been born”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:23: born, seed, god
“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. bearing...: Heb. seeding seed yielding...: Heb. seeding seed”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:23: seed, god, ever
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