1 Peter
“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
1 Peter 1:8 (KJV) speaks to joy, love, and faith — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“Rejoice evermore.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.”
Isaiah 62:5
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 1:8 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 1:8 reads: "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:" The verse speaks to joy, love, and faith. 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 1:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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:" is 1 Peter 1:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 1:8?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 1:8 include John 15:11, Psalms 9:2, and Psalms 68:3. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 1:8 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 1:8?
Read 1 Peter 1:8 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.