1 Peter 1:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unt..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:3 — KJV
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, abundant: Gr. much”
— 1 Peter 1:3 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:3 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 1:3
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: places: or, things”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:3: blessed, god, father
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:3: god, father, lord
“But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:3: god, jesus, christ
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:3: blessed, god, father
“The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:3: blessed, god, father
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