1 Peter 4:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:5 — KJV
“Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.”
— 1 Peter 4:5 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:5 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 4:5
“But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:5: give, account, dead
“And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:5: judge, quick, dead
“Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. hath given...: or, offered faith”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:5: give, judge, dead
“And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:5: give, quick, dead
“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:5: judge, quick, dead
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