1 Peter
“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
1 Peter 1:3 (KJV) speaks to hope in Christ, resurrection hope, and God's mercy — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
John 11:25“For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
Psalms 16:10“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”
Isaiah 9:2“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
Lamentations 3:22“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 1:3 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 1:3 reads: "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," The verse speaks to hope in Christ, resurrection hope, and God's mercy. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Peter 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Peter 1:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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," is 1 Peter 1:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 1:3?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 1:3 include John 11:25, Psalms 16:10, and John 3:17. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 1:3 deepens the theme of hope in Christ.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 1:3?
Read 1 Peter 1:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.