1 Peter 5:10 “And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace,…”

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

World English Bible

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

American Standard Version

And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the God of all grace, which hath called vs vnto his eternall glory by Christ Iesus, after that ye haue suffered a litle, make you perfite, confirme, strengthen and stablish you.

Darby Translation

But the God of all grace who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered for a little while, himself shall make perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground:

Young's Literal Translation

And the God of all grace, who did call you to His age-during glory in Christ Jesus, having suffered a little, Himself make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle [you];

Bible in Basic English

And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing;

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Cross references

“the God”

2 Corinthians 13:11 Psalm 86:5 Psalm 86:15 Romans 15:5 Romans 15:13 Exodus 34:6

2 Corinthians 13:11 · BSB

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Psalm 86:5 · BSB

For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.

Psalm 86:15 · BSB

But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.

Romans 15:5 · BSB

Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,

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.

Exodus 34:6 · BSB

Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,

“who”

1 Timothy 6:12 Romans 8:28–30 1 Corinthians 1:9 1 Peter 1:15 1 Thessalonians 2:12 2 Peter 1:3

1 Timothy 6:12 · BSB

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

Romans 8:28–30 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

1 Corinthians 1:9 · BSB

God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

1 Peter 1:15 · BSB

But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,

1 Thessalonians 2:12 · BSB

encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

2 Peter 1:3 · BSB

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

“eternal”

2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Timothy 2:10 1 John 2:25 Hebrews 9:15

2 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

1 John 2:25 · BSB

And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.

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…

“after”

1 Peter 1:6 1 Peter 1:7

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

1 Peter 1:7 · BSB

so 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.

“make”

Jude 1:24 2 Thessalonians 2:17 Hebrews 13:21

Jude 1:24 · BSB

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—

2 Thessalonians 2:17 · BSB

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

Hebrews 13:21 · BSB

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

“stablish”

2 Thessalonians 3:3 Colossians 2:7

2 Thessalonians 3:3 · BSB

But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

Colossians 2:7 · BSB

rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

“strengthen”

Psalm 138:7 Zechariah 10:6 Zechariah 10:12 Philippians 4:13 Luke 22:32 Colossians 1:22

Psalm 138:7 · BSB

If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.

Zechariah 10:6 · BSB

I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer…

Zechariah 10:12 · BSB

I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.

Philippians 4:13 · BSB

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Luke 22:32 · BSB

But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

Colossians 1:22 · BSB

But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—

“settle”

1 Peter 4:11

1 Peter 4:11 · BSB

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory…

Also

Romans 16:25

Romans 16:25 · BSB

Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past

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

In context

9Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

11To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

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