1 Peter 1:3
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”1 Peter 1:3
What Does 1 Peter 1:3 Mean?
1 Peter 1:3 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 3 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 Resurrection, Eternal Life, Hope, and Faith.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 1:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 1:3“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”1 Peter 1:23“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.”1 John 5:4“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”Ephesians 2:4“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,”Romans 15:13“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”Titus 3:4“But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,”Luke 12:32“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”John 3:3“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”Ephesians 1:7“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”Titus 3:5“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;”2 Corinthians 1:3“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”Philippians 3:14“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”1 John 3:3“And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”Romans 12:12“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”Colossians 1:5“For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;”Philippians 3:20“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”1 John 2:29“If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.”John 1:13“Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”Philippians 3:10“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;”Ephesians 3:20“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,”
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