1 Peter 1:8
“Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”
1 Peter 1:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Whom having not seen, you love: in whom also now, though you see him not, you believe: and believing shall rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorified;
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
- DARBYDarby
- whom, having not seen, ye love; on whom though not now looking, but believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and filled with the glory,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don't see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory—
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- whom, not having seen, ye love, in whom, now not seeing and believing, ye are glad with joy unspeakable and glorified,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy.
Context: 1 Peter 1
6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
10Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
About 1 Peter 1: Living as Strangers
This chapter encourages readers to live as strangers in this world, focusing on the joy of the future salvation that they have through faith in Jesus. The author also addresses suffering and trials and emphasizes the importance of holiness.
Commentary
In 1 Peter, chapter 1, the apostle Peter writes to the believers scattered throughout the Roman Empire, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their faith despite the persecution they are facing. He begins by reminding them of the great hope they have in Jesus Christ, and the salvation that comes through Him. He then goes on to remind them of the great cost of their salvation, and the suffering that Jesus endured on their behalf.