1 Peter 1:22

1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 1

“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”1 Peter 1:22

What Does 1 Peter 1:22 Mean?

1 Peter 1:22 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 22 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Purity, Unity, Love, and Community.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Peter 1:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 51:10“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”John 13:34“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”2 Timothy 1:7“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”Matthew 5:8“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”1 Peter 4:8“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”1 John 4:7“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”John 17:17“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”1 Timothy 1:5“Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:”John 15:3“Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.”1 John 3:18“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”1 Peter 3:8“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:”Colossians 3:23“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”2 Corinthians 10:5“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”Matthew 25:40“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”Romans 12:10“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”Ephesians 4:15“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:”Hebrews 13:1“Let brotherly love continue.”Ephesians 5:26“That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,”

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