1 Peter 1:2 - King James Bible with Strong Numbers G1588 Elect G2596 according G4268 to the foreknowledge G2316 of God G3962 the Father G1722 , through G38 sanctification G4151 of the Spirit G1519 , unto G5218 obedience G2532 and G4473 sprinkling G129 of the blood G2424 of Jesus G5547 Christ G5485 : Grace G5213 unto you G2532 , and G1515 peace G4129 , be multiplied [G5684] . More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Who were chosen and foreknown by God the Father and consecrated (sanctified, made holy) by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and to be sprinkled with [His] blood: May grace (spiritual blessing) and peace be given you in increasing abundance [that spiritual peace to be realized in and through Christ, freedom from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts]. American Standard Version (1901) according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied. Common English Bible God the Father chose you because of what he knew beforehand. He chose you through the Holy Spirit’s work of making you holy and because of the faithful obedience and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. May God’s grace and peace be multiplied to you. Catholic Public Domain Version in accord with the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, with the obedience and the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied for you. |