2according to the foreknowledge 1:2 Rm 8:29; 1Pt 1:20 of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, 1:2 2Th 2:13 to be obedient 1:2 1Pt 1:14,22 and to be sprinkled with the blood 1:2 Heb 9:12; 10:22; 12:24 of Jesus Christ.May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
5You are being guarded by God’s power 1:5 Jn 10:28; Php 4:7 through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 1:5 Rm 8:18; 2Co 4:17; Heb 12:11; 1Pt 4:13; 5:1,10; Rv 15:1; 21:9
7so that the proven character of your faith 1:7 Jms 1:3 — more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire 1:7 Is 48:10; Zch 13:9; Mal 3:3; 1Co 3:13 — may result 1:7 2Co 5:3; Php 3:9; Rv 14:5 in praise, glory, and honor 1:7 Rm 2:7,10,29; 1Co 4:5 at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1:7 Lk 17:30
9… goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
3how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? 2:3 Is 45:17 This salvation had its beginning when it was spoken of by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him. 2:3 Lk 1:2; Heb 1:2; 10:29
9But we do see Jesus — made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God’s grace he might taste death 2:9 Jn 8:52; 1Co 15:54–56; Php 2:8; Col 1:22; Heb 9:15; 1Pt 3:18 for everyone — crowned with glory and honor2:9 Ac 2:33; 3:13 because he suffered death. 2:9 Jn 3:16; 2Co 5:15; Php 2:9
10For in bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was entirely appropriate that God — for whom and through whom all things exist — should make the pioneer 2:10 Or source, or leader of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 2:10 Lk 13:32; 24:26; Rm 11:36; Heb 7:28
23Though he was delivered up according to God’s determined plan and foreknowledge, you used 2:23 Other mss read you have taken lawless people to nail him to a cross and kill him. 2:23 Mt 26:24; Lk 22:22; 24:20; Ac 3:18; 4:28; 5:30
26Therefore my heart is gladand my tongue rejoices.Moreover, my flesh will rest in hope,
47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number 2:47 Other mss read to the church those who were being saved. 2:47 Ac 5:14; 11:24; 16:5; Rm 14:18
2Lord, be gracious to us! We wait for you. 33:2 Is 25:9; 26:8Be our strength every morningand our salvation in time of trouble. 33:2 Ex 15:2; Ps 28:8; Is 12:2; 17:10; 51:5
6There will be times of security for you —a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.The fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure. 33:6 Is 11:2–3; Ac 9:31
22For the Lord is our Judge,the Lord is our Lawgiver, 33:22 Is 1:10; 51:4,7; Jms 4:12the Lord is our King.He will save us. 33:22 2Sm 22:3; 23:5; 2Kg 19:19,34; Is 25:9; 35:4; 38:20
3my God, 22:3 LXX, Ps 18:2 read my God; MT reads God of my rock where I seek refuge.My shield, the horn of my salvation, 22:3 Lk 1:69 my stronghold, 22:3 Ps 9:9; 59:9,16–17; 62:2,6 my refuge, 22:3 Ps 14:6; 71:7; Jr 16:19and my Savior, you save me from violence.
31God — his way is perfect; 22:31 Dt 32:4the word of the Lord is pure. 22:31 Ps 119:140He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.
36… me the shield of your salvation; …
47The Lord lives — blessed be my rock!God, the rock of my salvation, 22:47 Ps 89:26; 95:1 is exalted.
14The sons of your oppressorswill come and bow down to you; 60:14 Is 14:1–2; Zch 8:23all who reviled youwill fall facedown at your feet. 60:14 Is 49:23; Rv 3:9They will call you the City of the Lord,Zion of the Holy One of Israel. 60:14 Is 1:26
18Violence will never again be heard of in your land; 60:18 Is 11:9devastation and destructionwill be gone from your borders.You will call your walls Salvation60:18 Is 26:1and your city gates Praise.
19The sun will no longer be your light by day,and the brightness of the moon will not shine on you.The Lord will be your everlasting light, 60:19 Zch 14:6–7; Rv 21:23; 22:5and your God will be your splendor.
5I chose you before I formed you in the womb;I set you apart before you were born. 1:5 1Sm 1:22; Ps 22:9–10; 139:13–16; Is 44:2; 49:1–6; Lk 1:15; Gl 1:15I appointed you a prophet to the nations. 1:5 Jr 25:15–26
8Do not be afraid of anyone, 1:8 Ezk 2:6for I will be with you to rescue you. 1:8 Gn 26:3; 31:3; Ex 3:12; Is 43:2; Jr 15:20This is the Lord’s declaration.
19They will fight against you but never prevail over you, 1:19 Ps 129:2 since I am with you to rescue you." 1:19 Jr 1:6This is the Lord’s declaration.
17But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that I might fully preach the word and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
18The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. 4:18 Mk 1:15; Ac 20:25 To him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.
22The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
7You deceived 20:7 1Kg 20:20–22; 2Ch 18:20; Jr 15:18 me, Lord, and I was deceived.You seized me and prevailed.I am a laughingstock all the time; 20:7 Gn 38:23; Jb 12:4; Ps 44:14; Jr 48:26–27,39; Lm 2:15–17; 3:14everyone ridicules me.
11But the Lord is with me like a violent warrior. 20:11 Ex 15:3Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly shamed,an everlasting humiliation that will never be forgotten. 20:11 Mc 3:7
13Sing to the Lord!Praise the Lord,for he rescues the life of the needyfrom evil people.
4saying, "Where is his ‘coming’ that he promised? 3:4 1Th 2:19; 2Pt 3:12 Ever since our ancestors fell asleep, 3:4 Ac 7:60 all things continue as they have been since the beginning of creation."
15Also, regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our dear brother Paul has written to you according to the wisdom given to him. 3:15 Ac 9:17; 15:25; 2Pt 3:2
18But grow in the grace and knowledge 3:18 2Pt 1:2 of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. 3:18 Other mss add Amen.,3:18 Rm 11:36; 2Tm 4:18; Rv 1:6
2May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. 2 1Pt 1:2; 2Pt 1:2
3… to write you about the salvation we share, …
21keep yourselves in the love of God, 21 Jn 15:9–10; 1Jn 4:16 waiting expectantly for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life.
25to the only 25 Jn 5:44; Rm 16:27 God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, 25 Other mss omit through Jesus Christ our Lord be glory, majesty, power, and authority before all time, 25 Other mss omit before all time now and forever. Amen.
6Don’t work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing God’s will 6:6 Ps 143:10; Pr 16:9; Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9 from your heart.
16In every situation take up the shield 6:16 Gn 15:1 of faith 6:16 Mt 8:10; Ac 3:16; Rm 1:8; 1Co 2:5; Gl 2:16; 1Tm 1:2; Heb 4:2 with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 6:16 2Th 3:3
17Take the helmet 6:17 1Th 5:8 of salvation and the sword 6:17 Mk 14:47 of the Spirit 6:17 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22 — which is the word of God.
2I called to the Lord in my distress, 2:2 1Sm 30:6; Ps 18:4–6; 22:24; 120:1and he answered me.I cried out for help from deep inside 2:2 Lit from the stomach of Sheol; 2:2 Ps 18:5–6; 86:13; 88:1–7; Is 28:15; 38:18you heard my voice. 2:2 Ps 34:7
6I sank to the foundations of the mountains, 2:6 Ps 116:3the earth’s gates shut behind me forever! 2:6 Jb 38:10; Ps 9:13; Is 38:10; Mt 16:18Then you raised my life 2:6 Jb 33:28; Ps 16:10; 30:3; Is 38:17 from the Pit, Lord my God! 2:6 Ps 30:3; 86:13
9but as for me, I will sacrifice 2:9 Ps 50:14,23; Jr 33:11; Hs 14:2 to youwith a voice of thanksgiving. 2:9 Ps 26:7I will fulfill 2:9 Jb 22:27; Ps 22:25; 116:14,18; Ec 5:4–5 what I have vowed.Salvation2:9 Or Deliverance belongs to the Lord. 2:9 Ps 3:8; Is 12:2; 45:17; Rv 7:10
20The God of peace 16:20 Rm 15:33 will soon crush Satan 16:20 Mt 4:10 under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. 16:20 1Co 16:23; 2Co 13:13; Gl 6:18; Php 4:23; 1Th 5:28; 2Th 3:18; Rv 22:21
25Now to him who is able to strengthen you 16:25 Eph 3:20; Jd 24 according to my gospel and the proclamation about Jesus Christ, 16:25 Rm 2:16 according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent 16:25 Mt 13:35; Rm 11:25; 1Co 2:1,7; 4:1; Eph 1:9; 3:3,9; 6:19; Col 1:26; 2:2; 4:3; 1Tm 3:16 for long ages 16:25 2Tm 1:9; Ti 1:2
27to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ — to him be the glory forever! 16:25–27 Other mss have these vv. at the end of chap. 14 or 15.,16:27 Rm 11:36 Amen.
14And we have seen and we testify that the Father has sent his Son 4:14 Rm 1:3 as the world’s Savior.
15Whoever confesses 4:15 Jn 9:22; Php 2:6 that Jesus is the Son of God — God remains in him and he in God.
16And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us.God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.
11Lord, bless his possessions, 33:11 Or abilitiesand accept the work of his hands.Break the back 33:11 Or waist of his adversaries and enemies,so that they cannot rise again.
19They summon the peoples to a mountain;there they offer acceptable sacrifices.For they draw from the wealth of the seasand the hidden treasures of the sand. 33:18–19 Gn 49:13; Jdg 5:15,18
29How happy you are, Israel!Who is like you,a people saved by the Lord?He is the shield that protects you,the sword you boast in.Your enemies will cringe before you, 33:29 2Sm 22:44–46; Ps 18:43–45and you will tread on their backs. 33:29 Or high places,33:29 Dt 32:13; Hab 3:19