Parallel Verses
Amplified
[born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
New American Standard Bible
to obtain an
King James Version
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Holman Bible
and into an inheritance that is imperishable,
International Standard Version
and to an inheritance kept in heaven for you that can't be destroyed, corrupted, or changed.
A Conservative Version
for an inheritance imperishable, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heavens for you,
American Standard Version
unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
An Understandable Version
Through Him we have an inheritance that cannot be corrupted or contaminated, and will never disappear; it is reserved in heaven for you.
Anderson New Testament
in respect to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for us,
Bible in Basic English
And a heritage fair, holy and for ever new, waiting in heaven for you,
Common New Testament
to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, kept in heaven for you,
Daniel Mace New Testament
in the enjoyment of a state, that can never change or decay, a state reserv'd in heaven for us,
Darby Translation
to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, reserved in the heavens for you,
Godbey New Testament
unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and never fading, having been kept in the heavens unto you,
Goodspeed New Testament
and to an imperishable, unsullied, and unfading inheritance, which is kept safe for you in heaven,
John Wesley New Testament
To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Julia Smith Translation
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, kept in the heavens for us,
King James 2000
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Lexham Expanded Bible
into an inheritance imperishable and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you
Modern King James verseion
to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in Heaven for you
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
to enjoy an inheritance immortal, and undefiled, and that perisheth not; reserved in heaven for you
Moffatt New Testament
born to an unscathed, inviolate, unfading inheritance; it is kept in heaven for you,
Montgomery New Testament
and into an inheritance imperishable and undefiled and fadeless, which has been kept in heaven for you
NET Bible
that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you,
New Heart English Bible
to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does not fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
Noyes New Testament
to an inheritance imperishable, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
Sawyer New Testament
to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and unfading, kept in heaven for you
The Emphasized Bible
Unto an inheritance, incorruptible and undefiled and unfading, reserved in the heavens for you
Thomas Haweis New Testament
for an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in the heavens for you,
Twentieth Century New Testament
given us the new Life of undying hope, that promises an inheritance, imperishable, stainless, unfading, which has been reserved for you in Heaven--
Webster
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Weymouth New Testament
to an inheritance imperishable, undefiled and unfading, which has been reserved in Heaven for you,
Williams New Testament
yes, to an inheritance that is imperishable, unsullied, and unfading, which is kept in heaven for you
World English Bible
to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn't fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
Worrell New Testament
to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading; kept in Heaven for you,
Worsley New Testament
to an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
Youngs Literal Translation
to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in the heavens for you,
Themes
heavenly Citizenship » Provides a glorious inheritance
Election » Ensures to saints » The inheritance
Heavenly » Citizenship » Provides a glorious inheritance
Holy land » A type of the rest that remaineth for saints
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
Inheritance » The inheritance of the upright
Praise » Is due to God on account of » The hope of glory
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance incorruptible, &c
Interlinear
Aphthartos
Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Peter 1:4
Devotionals containing 1 Peter 1:4
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Peter 1:4
Prayers for 1 Peter 1:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
A New Birth To A Living Hope
3
Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Cross References
Colossians 1:5
because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]
2 Timothy 4:8
In the future there is reserved for me the [victor’s] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that [great] day—and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and longed for and welcomed His appearing.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.
Acts 20:32
And now I commend you to God [placing you in His protective, loving care] and [I commend you] to the word of His grace [the counsel and promises of His unmerited favor]. His grace is able to build you up and to give you the [rightful] inheritance among all those who are sanctified [that is, among those who are set apart for God’s purpose—all believers].
Psalm 31:19
How great is Your goodness,
Which You have stored up for those who [reverently] fear You,
Which You have prepared for those who take refuge in You,
Isaiah 40:7-8
The grass withers, the flower fades,
When the breath of the Lord blows upon it;
Most certainly [all] the people are [like] grass.
Ezekiel 47:12
By the river on its bank, on one side and on the other, will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither and their fruit will not fail. They shall bear every month because their water flows from the sanctuary, and their fruit will be for food and their leaves for healing.”
Matthew 25:34
Acts 26:18
Romans 8:17
And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His spiritual blessing and inheritance], if indeed we share in His suffering so that we may also share in His glory.
1 Corinthians 9:25
Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a
1 Corinthians 15:52-54
in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at [the sound of] the last trumpet call. For a trumpet will sound, and the dead [who believed in Christ] will be raised imperishable, and we will be [completely] changed [wondrously transformed].
Galatians 3:18
For if the inheritance [of what was promised] is based on [observing] the Law [as these false teachers claim], it is no longer based on a promise; however, God granted it to Abraham [as a gift] by virtue of His promise.
Ephesians 1:11
In Him also we have
Ephesians 1:14
The Spirit is the
Ephesians 1:18
And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the
Colossians 1:12
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light.
Colossians 3:3-4
For you died [to this world], and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.
Hebrews 9:15
For this reason He is the Mediator and Negotiator of a new covenant [that is, an entirely new agreement uniting God and man], so that those who have been called [by God] may receive [the fulfillment of] the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has taken place [as the payment] which redeems them from the sins committed under the obsolete first covenant.
James 1:11
For the sun rises with a scorching wind and withers the grass; its flower falls off and
1 Peter 3:9
and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
Revelation 21:27
and nothing that defiles or profanes or is unwashed will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices abominations [detestable, morally repugnant things] and lying, but only those [will be admitted] whose names have been written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.