1 Peter 1:3

Born Again to a Living Hope

3 h Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who i according to His abundant mercy j has begotten us again to a living hope k through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

  1. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:3
    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.
  2. Cross References
    Galatians 6:16
    And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
    Titus 3:5
    Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.
  3. Cross References
    John 3:3
    Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
    John 3:5
    Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
  4. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 15:20
    But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
    1 Peter 3:21
    There is also an antitype which now saves us - baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.