1 Peter
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
1 Peter 5:10
1 Peter 5:10 (KJV) speaks to suffering with purpose, God's grace, and restoration — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
2 Corinthians 4:17“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 5:3“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”
Titus 2:11“And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them.”
Zechariah 10:6“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”
Psalms 34:19
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 5:10 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 5:10 reads: "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." The verse speaks to suffering with purpose, God's grace, and restoration. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Peter 5 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 5:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." is 1 Peter 5:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 5:10?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 5:10 include Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17, and Romans 5:3. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 5:10 deepens the theme of suffering with purpose.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 5:10?
Read 1 Peter 5:10 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.