1 Peter 2:3

Modern

…now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Traditional

If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

Literal

…if you tasted that the Lord is good.

Latin

…si tamen gustastis quoniam dulcis est Dominus.

Greek

English

…now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

now that you have tasted that the Lord is good: These words come from Psalm 34:8. Peter quotes this psalm again in 1 Peter 3:10–12.

After calling believers to live holy lives (1:13–21), Peter explains how they must show love to one another as fellow Christians.

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Hebrews 6:5–6
…who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—
Psalm 63:5
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
Zechariah 9:17
How lovely they will be, and how beautiful! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine, the young women.
Psalm 24:8
Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
Psalm 9:10
Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Song of Solomon 2:3
Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.