1 Peter 1:17

15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
KJV
And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
WEB
If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear,
ASV
And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man`s work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
DARBY
And if ye invoke as Father him who, without regard of persons, judges according to the work of each, pass your time of sojourn in fear,
BLB
And if you⁺ call on [as] Father the One judging impartially according to the work of each, conduct yourselves in fear in the time of your⁺ sojourn,
ÅB
Og når dere påkaller som Far ham som dømmer uten å gjøre forskjell, etter enhvers gjerning, da ferdes i frykt i deres utlendighets tid,
OTB
Hvis dere påkaller som Far den som upartisk dømmer etter hver enkelts gjerning, oppfør dere med ærefrykt i løpet av deres opphold på jorden;
B1930
Og når I påkaller som Fader ham som dømmer uten å gjøre forskjell, efter enhvers gjerning, da ferdes i frykt i eders utlendighets tid,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Acts 10:34–35

    Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

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  • 2 Chronicles 19:7

    Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

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  • Philippians 2:12

    Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

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  • 2 Corinthians 7:1

    Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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  • Matthew 6:9

    After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

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  • Hebrews 12:28

    Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

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  • Proverbs 28:14

    Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

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  • Jeremiah 3:19

    But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.

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