1 Peter 1:8 “Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see…”

1 Peter 1:8

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,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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:

World English Bible

whom, not having known, you love. In him, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory,

American Standard Version

whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

Geneva Bible 1599

Whome yee haue not seene, and yet loue him, in whome nowe, though yee see him not, yet doe you beleeue, and reioyce with ioy vnspeakeable and glorious,

Darby Translation

whom, having not seen, ye love; on whom [though] not now looking, but believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and filled with [the] glory,

Young's Literal Translation

whom, not having seen, ye love, in whom, now not seeing and believing, ye are glad with joy unspeakable and glorified,

Bible in Basic English

To whom your love is given, though you have not seen him; and the faith which you have in him, though you do not see him now, gives you joy greater than words and full of glory:

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Cross references

“having”

John 20:29 2 Corinthians 5:7 Hebrews 11:1 2 Corinthians 4:18 Hebrews 11:27 1 John 4:20

John 20:29 · BSB

Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

2 Corinthians 5:7 · BSB

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Hebrews 11:1 · BSB

Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

2 Corinthians 4:18 · BSB

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Hebrews 11:27 · BSB

By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.

1 John 4:20 · BSB

If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.

“ye love”

Ephesians 6:24 1 Peter 2:7 Matthew 25:35–40 John 8:42 John 14:24 Song of Solomon 5:16

Ephesians 6:24 · BSB

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

1 Peter 2:7 · BSB

To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

Matthew 25:35–40 · BSB

For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,

John 8:42 · BSB

Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on My own, but He sent Me.

John 14:24 · BSB

Whoever does not love Me does not keep My words. The word that you hear is not My own, but it is from the Father who sent Me.

Song of Solomon 5:16 · BSB

His mouth is most sweet; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

“believing”

Romans 15:13 1 Peter 1:6 Philippians 4:4 Romans 14:17 Philippians 1:25 Philippians 3:3

Romans 15:13 · BSB

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Peter 1:6 · BSB

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials

Philippians 4:4 · BSB

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Romans 14:17 · BSB

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Philippians 1:25 · BSB

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

Philippians 3:3 · BSB

For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—

“unspeakable”

John 16:22 2 Corinthians 9:15 2 Corinthians 12:4

John 16:22 · BSB

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

2 Corinthians 9:15 · BSB

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

2 Corinthians 12:4 · BSB

was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were inexpressible, things that man is not permitted to tell.

“full”

1 Peter 5:4 2 Corinthians 1:22 Galatians 5:22 Ephesians 1:13 Ephesians 1:14

1 Peter 5:4 · BSB

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

2 Corinthians 1:22 · BSB

placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

Galatians 5:22 · BSB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Ephesians 1:13 · BSB

And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

Ephesians 1:14 · BSB

who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

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

In context

7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

9now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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