1 Peter 1:4 “and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading,…”

1 Peter 1:4

and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

World English Bible

to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,

American Standard Version

unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

Geneva Bible 1599

To an inheritance immortall and vndefiled, and that withereth not, reserued in heauen for vs,

Darby Translation

to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, reserved in [the] heavens for you,

Young's Literal Translation

to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in the heavens for you,

Bible in Basic English

And a heritage fair, holy and for ever new, waiting in heaven for you,

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Cross references

“an”

Hebrews 9:15 Matthew 25:34 Ephesians 1:11 Ephesians 1:18 Acts 20:32 Acts 26:18

Hebrews 9:15 · BSB

Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenan…

Matthew 25:34 · BSB

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Ephesians 1:11 · BSB

In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

Ephesians 1:18 · BSB

I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

Acts 20:32 · BSB

And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Acts 26:18 · BSB

to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

“incorruptible”

1 Corinthians 9:25 1 Corinthians 15:52–54

1 Corinthians 9:25 · BSB

Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

1 Corinthians 15:52–54 · BSB

in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.

“undefiled”

Revelation 21:27

Revelation 21:27 · BSB

But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

“fadeth”

1 Peter 5:4 Ezekiel 47:12 James 1:11 Isaiah 40:7 Isaiah 40:8

1 Peter 5:4 · BSB

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Ezekiel 47:12 · BSB

Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of all kinds will grow. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. Each month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their f…

James 1:11 · BSB

For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

Isaiah 40:7 · BSB

The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass.

Isaiah 40:8 · BSB

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

“reserved”

2 Timothy 4:8 Colossians 1:5 Psalm 31:19 Colossians 3:3 Colossians 3:4

2 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Colossians 1:5 · BSB

the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel

Psalm 31:19 · BSB

How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!

Colossians 3:3 · BSB

For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

Colossians 3:4 · BSB

When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Also

Romans 8:17

Romans 8:17 · BSB

And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

5who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

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