Translations
Modern
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
Traditional
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:
Literal
…whom, not having seen, you love, in whom, presently not seeing yet believing, you exult with joy inexpressible and filled with glory,
Latin
…quem cum non videritis, diligitis: in quem nunc quoque non videntes creditis: credentes autem exsultabitis lætitia inenarrabili, et glorificata:
Original
Greek
English
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
Notes
In most New Testament letters, a section of thanks or praise follows the greeting. Peter praises God because his mercy gives new spiritual life. This life creates hope for the future, even during difficult times.
Theme notes and profiles
Simon Peter God Protects His Servant Job’s Innocence Miracles The Good News Message
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Peter, First Letter of
Topics
Atonement: Made by Jesus with Context Christian Conduct: Loving Christ Faith in Christ Faith: Produces Joy Glory: The Joy of Saints is Full of Joy of Early Christians, when They Believed in Jesus Joy of Saints should be Full of Glory Joy of Saints should be Unspeakable Love to Christ: Exhibited by Saints Love: 0F Man for Jesus Stumbling: Stone of