1 Peter 1:2-5

English Standard Version

² according to ^(A)the foreknowledge of God the Father, ^(B)in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and ^(C)for sprinkling with his blood:

May ^(D)grace and ^(E)peace be multiplied to you.

Born Again to a Living Hope

^3 (F)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! ^(G)According to his great mercy, ^(H)he has caused us to be born again to a living hope ^(I)through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴ to ^(J)an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and ^(K)unfading, ^(L)kept in heaven for you, ⁵ who by God's power are being guarded ^(M)through faith for a salvation ^(N)ready to be revealed in the last time.