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1 Peter 1:12-14
Living Bible
1 Peter 1:12-14
Living Bible
12 They were finally told that these things would not occur during their lifetime, but long years later, during yours. And now at last this Good News has been plainly announced to all of us. It was preached to us in the power of the same heaven-sent Holy Spirit who spoke to them; and it is all so strange and wonderful that even the angels in heaven would give a great deal to know more about it.
13 So now you can look forward soberly and intelligently to more of God’s kindness to you when Jesus Christ returns.
14 Obey God because you are his children; don’t slip back into your old ways—doing evil because you knew no better.
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1 Peter 1:12-14
New International Version
1 Peter 1:12-14
New International Version
12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you,(A) when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you(B) by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven.(C) Even angels long to look into these things.
Be Holy
13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober,(D) set your hope(E) on the grace to be brought to you(F) when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.(G) 14 As obedient(H) children, do not conform(I) to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.(J)
1 Peter 1:12-14
New King James Version
1 Peter 1:12-14
New King James Version
12 To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to [a]us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which (A)angels desire to look into.
Living Before God Our Father
13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 as obedient children, not (B)conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance;
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- 1 Peter 1:12 NU, M you
1 Peter 1:12-14
English Standard Version
1 Peter 1:12-14
English Standard Version
12 (A)It was revealed to them that (B)they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you (C)by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, (D)things into which angels long to look.
Called to Be Holy
13 Therefore, (E)preparing your minds for action,[a] and (F)being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, (G)do not be conformed to the passions (H)of your former ignorance,
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- 1 Peter 1:13 Greek girding up the loins of your mind
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