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1 Peter 1

1 Peter 1:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Who
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
are kept
phroureo (Greek #5432)
to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect
KJV usage: keep (with a garrison). Compare 5083.
Pronounce: froo-reh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 4253 and 3708
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en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the power
dunamis (Greek #1411)
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
KJV usage: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-is
Origin: from 1410
of God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
through
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
faith
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
w unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
salvation
soteria (Greek #4991)
rescue or safety (physically or morally)
KJV usage: deliver, health, salvation, save, saving.
Pronounce: so-tay-ree'-ah
Origin: feminine of a derivative of 4990 as (properly, abstract) noun
ready
hetoimos (Greek #2092)
adjusted, i.e. ready
KJV usage: prepared, (made) ready(-iness, to our hand).
Pronounce: het-oy'-mos
Origin: from an old noun ἐτεός (fitness)
to be revealed
apokalupto (Greek #601)
to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
KJV usage: reveal.
Pronounce: ap-ok-al-oop'-to
Origin: from 575 and 2572
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the last
eschatos (Greek #2078)
farthest, final (of place or time)
KJV usage: ends of, last, latter end, lowest, uttermost.
Pronounce: es'-khat-os
Origin: a superlative probably from 2192 (in the sense of contiguity)
time
kairos (Greek #2540)
an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
KJV usage: X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare 5550.
Pronounce: kahee-ros'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Jude 1• 1Jude, bondman of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to the called ones beloved in God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ: (Jude 1)
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Eph. 2:8• 8For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and this not of yourselves; it is God's gift: (Eph. 2:8)

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Faith,
God,
Last Time; Last Days,
Power,
Salvation

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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kept.
1 Sam. 2:9• 9He keepeth the feet of his saints, but the wicked are silenced in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. (1 Sam. 2:9)
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Psa. 37:23‑24,28• 23The steps of a man are established by Jehovah, and he delighteth in his way:
 24though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for Jehovah upholdeth his hand.
 28for Jehovah loveth judgment, and will not forsake his saints: They are preserved for ever; but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. (Psa. 37:23‑24,28)
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Psa. 103:17‑18• 17But the loving-kindness of Jehovah is from everlasting and to everlasting, upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children,
 18To such as keep his covenant and to those that remember his precepts to do them. (Psa. 103:17‑18)
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Psa. 125:1‑2• 1A Song of degrees. They that confide in Jehovah are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved; it abideth for ever.
 2Jerusalem!--mountains are round about her, and Jehovah is round about his people, from henceforth and for evermore. (Psa. 125:1‑2)
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Prov. 2:8• 8guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of his godly ones. (Prov. 2:8)
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Isa. 54:17• 17No weapon that is prepared against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that riseth against thee in judgment, thou shalt condemn. This is the inheritance of the servants of Jehovah; and their righteousness is of me, saith Jehovah. (Isa. 54:17)
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Jer. 32:40• 40And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not draw back from them, to do them good; and I will put my fear in their heart, that they may not turn aside from me. (Jer. 32:40)
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John 4:14• 14but whosoever drinks of the water which I shall give him shall never thirst for ever, but the water which I shall give him shall become in him a fountain of water, springing up into eternal life. (John 4:14)
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John 5:24• 24Verily, verily, I say unto you, that he that hears my word, and believes him that has sent me, has life eternal, and does not come into judgment, but is passed out of death into life. (John 5:24)
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John 10:28‑30• 28and I give them life eternal; and they shall never perish, and no one shall seize them out of my hand.
 29My Father who has given them to me is greater than all, and no one can seize out of the hand of my Father.
 30I and the Father are one. (John 10:28‑30)
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John 17:11‑12,15• 11And I am no longer in the world, and these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep them in thy name which thou hast given me, that they may be one as we.
 12When I was with them I kept them in thy name; those thou hast given me I have guarded, and not one of them has perished, but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled.
 15I do not demand that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them out of evil. (John 17:11‑12,15)
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Rom. 8:31‑39• 31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who against us?
 32He who, yea, has not spared his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him grant us all things?
 33Who shall bring an accusation against God's elect? It is God who justifies:
 34who is he that condemns? It is Christ who has died, but rather has been also raised up; who is also at the right hand of God; who also intercedes for us.
 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? tribulation or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
 36According as it is written, For thy sake we are put to death all the day long; we have been reckoned as sheep for slaughter.
 37But in all these things we more than conquer through him that has loved us.
 38For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,
 39nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 8:31‑39)
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Phil. 1:6• 6having confidence of this very thing, that he who has begun in you a good work will complete it unto Jesus Christ's day: (Phil. 1:6)
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Jude 1,24• 1Jude, bondman of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to the called ones beloved in God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ:
 24But to him that is able to keep you without stumbling, and to set you with exultation blameless before his glory, (Jude 1,24)
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Rom. 11:20• 20Right: they have been broken out through unbelief, and *thou* standest through faith. Be not high-minded, but fear: (Rom. 11:20)
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2 Cor. 1:24• 24Not that we rule over your faith, but are fellow-workmen of your joy: for by faith ye stand. (2 Cor. 1:24)
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Gal. 2:20• 20I am crucified with Christ, and no longer live, *I*, but Christ lives in me; but in that I now live in flesh, I live by faith, the faith of the Son of God, who has loved me and given himself for me. (Gal. 2:20)
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Eph. 2:8• 8For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and this not of yourselves; it is God's gift: (Eph. 2:8)
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Eph. 3:17• 17that the Christ may dwell, through faith, in your hearts, being rooted and founded in love, (Eph. 3:17)
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2 Tim. 3:15• 15and that from a child thou hast known the sacred letters, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 3:15)
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Heb. 6:12• 12that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience have been inheritors of the promises. (Heb. 6:12)
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Isa. 45:17• 17Israel shall be saved by Jehovah with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded, unto the ages of ages. (Isa. 45:17)
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Isa. 51:6• 6Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look on the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall grow old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner; but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. (Isa. 51:6)
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1 Thess. 1:3‑4• 3remembering unceasingly your work of faith, and labour of love, and enduring constancy of hope, of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
 4knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election. (1 Thess. 1:3‑4)
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2 Thess. 2:13‑14• 13But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God has chosen you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
 14whereto he has called you by our glad tidings, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess. 2:13‑14)
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Heb. 9:28• 28thus the Christ also, having been once offered to bear the sins of many, shall appear to those that look for him the second time without sin for salvation. (Heb. 9:28)
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1 Peter 1:13• 13Wherefore, having girded up the loins of your mind, be sober and hope with perfect stedfastness in the grace which will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; (1 Peter 1:13)
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1 Tim. 6:14‑15• 14that thou keep the commandment spotless, irreproachable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ;
 15which in its own time the blessed and only Ruler shall shew, the King of those that reign, and Lord of those that exercise lordship; (1 Tim. 6:14‑15)
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Titus 2:13• 13awaiting the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)
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1 John 3:2• 2Beloved, now are we children of God, and what we shall be has not yet been manifested; we know that if it is manifested we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. (1 John 3:2)
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Job 19:25• 25And as for me, I know that my Redeemer liveth, and the Last, he shall stand upon the earth; (Job 19:25)
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John 12:48• 48He that rejects me and does not receive my words, has him who judges him: the word which I have spoken, that shall judge him in the last day. (John 12:48)
• “Salvation is, with him (save in verse 9), always the deliverance of the saint out of this scene entirely, spirit, soul, and body, to be with Christ in glory.” (“Our Heavenly Calling” by W.T.P. Wolston)
• he connects salvation with the full victory of Christ even for the body; which therefore must look on to the future day. (“1 Peter 1:4-5” by W. Kelly)
• Peter points to the revelation of salvation in the day of Christ's appearing; because not till then will be the establishment of the kingdom in power and glory when the earth and the earthly people shall taste its blessed effects. (“1 Peter 1:4-5” by W. Kelly)
• Peter also lays great stress on the fact that Christ has so completely wrought redemption to God's glory that nothing calls for delay, save the long-suffering of God that is still bringing souls to repentance. Otherwise salvation is "ready" to be revealed (“1 Peter 1:4-5” by W. Kelly)
• If the inheritance is preserved in heaven for us, we are kept by the power of God all through our pilgrimage that we may enjoy it at the end. Sweet thought! (“1 Peter 1” by J.N. Darby)
• It is, God be praised, the power of God Himself; but it acts by sustaining faith in the heart, maintaining it in spite of all temptations above all the defilement of the world, and filling the affection with heavenly things. (“1 Peter 1” by J.N. Darby)
• The power of God keeps us and not our fidelity, yet God’s power works through faith. (“1 Peter 1” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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who are kept guarded by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last timea.

JND Translation Notes

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The article is everywhere left out in the Greek here, making it all characteristic and descriptive.

W. Kelly Translation

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that are being guarded by God’s power through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in aa last season.

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "the."