1 Peter 1
1 This letter comes from Peter, apostle of Jesus Christ, and is sent to God's chosen people: exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.
Peter, Jesu Kristi Apostel, til Udlændingene i Adspredelse i Pontus, Galatien, Kappadokien, Asien og Bithynien,
2 You were chosen by God the Father in his wisdom, made holy by the Spirit, so that you might obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood. May you have grace and peace more and more!
udvalgte efter Gud Faders Forudviden, ved Åndens Helligelse, til Lydighed og Bestænkelse med Jesu Kristi Blod: Nåde og Fred vorde eder mangfoldig til Del!
3 Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Through his great mercy we have been born again and given a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Lovet være Gud og vor Herres Jesu Kristi Fader, som efter sin store Barmhjertighed har genfødt os til et levende Håb ved Jesu Kristi Opstandelse fra de døde,
4 This inheritance is eternal, it never spoils or fades, and it is kept safe in heaven for you.
til en uforkrænkelig og ubesmittelig og uvisnelig Arv, som er bevaret i Himlene til eder,
5 Through your trust in him, God will protect you by his power until salvation arrives—the salvation that is ready to be revealed at the last day.
I, som ved Guds Kraft bevogtes ved Tro til en Frelse, som er rede til at åbenbares i den sidste Tid,
6 So be glad about this, even though you may be sad for a short while as you endure various trials.
i hvilken I skulle fryde eder, om I end nu en liden Stund, hvis så skal være, bedrøves i mange Hånde Prøvelser,
7 These prove that your trust in God is genuine, just as fire is used to prove if gold is genuine—even though that too can be destroyed—and your faith is more valuable than gold! In this way your trust in God will be recognized and you will receive praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ appears.
for at eders prøvede Tro, som er meget dyrebarere end det forgængelige Guld, der dog prøves ved Ild, må findes til Ros og Herlighed og Ære i Jesu Kristi Åbenbarelse,
8 You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you cannot see him now, you trust in him and you're filled with wonderful, indescribable happiness.
ham, som I ikke have set og dog elske, ham, som I, skønt I nu ikke se, men tro, skulle fryde eder over med en uudsigelig og forherliget Glæde,
9 Your reward for trusting in him is that you will be saved!
når I nå Målet for eders Tro, Sjælenes Frelse.
10 It was this salvation that the prophets searched for and investigated when they spoke of the grace that was prepared for you.
Om denne Frelse have Profeter gransket og ransaget, de, som profeterede om den Nåde, der skulde blive eder til Del,
11 They tried to find out when and how this would take place, for the Spirit of Christ inside them spoke clearly about Christ's sufferings and glory to come.
idet de granskede over, hvilken eller hvordan en Tid Kristi Ånd, som var i dem, henviste til, når den forud vidnede om Kristi Lidelser og den derpå følgende Herlighed.
12 It was explained to them that they were not doing this for themselves, but for you—since what they spoke about you've now learned from those who shared the good news with you by the Holy Spirit that heaven sent. Even the angels are eager to find out about all this!
Og det blev dem åbenbaret, at det ikke var dem selv, men eder, de tjente med disse Ting, som nu ere blevne eder kundgjorte ved dem, der have forkyndt eder Evangeliet i den Helligånd, som blev sendt fra Himmelen, hvilke Ting Engle begære at skue ind i.
13 Make sure your minds are in gear. Be clear-headed. Fix your hope exclusively on the grace you'll be given when Jesus is revealed.
Derfor, binder op om eders Sinds Lænder, værer ædrue, og sætter fuldt ud eders Håb til den Nåde, som bliver eder til Del i Jesu Kristi Åbenbarelse.
14 Live like children that do what they're told. Don't allow yourselves to be shaped by your former sinful desires when you didn't know any better.
Som lydige Børn skulle I ikke skikke eder efter de forrige Lyster i eders Vankundighed;
15 Now you need to be holy in everything you do, just as the one who called you is holy.
men efter den hellige, som kaldte eder, skulle også I vorde hellige i al eders Vandel;
16 As Scripture says, “You are to be holy, for I am holy.”
thi der er skrevet: "I skulle være hellige, thi jeg er hellig."
17 Since you call him Father, and recognize he judges everyone impartially based on what they do, take your time here on earth seriously, respecting him.
Og dersom I påkalde ham som Fader, der dømmer uden Persons Anseelse efter enhvers Gerning, da bør I vandre i Frygt eders Udlændigheds Tid,
18 You already know that you were not set free from your pointless way of living that you inherited from your forefathers by things that don't have lasting value, like silver or gold.
vel vidende, at det ikke var med forkrænkelige Ting, Sølv eller Guld, at I bleve løskøbte fra eders tomme Vandel, som var overleveret eder fra Fædrene,
19 You were set free by the costly blood of Christ, who was like a lamb with no flaw or defect.
men med Kristi dyrebare Blod som et lydeløst og uplettet Lams,
20 He was chosen before the world was created, but he was revealed in these last days for your benefit.
han, som var forud kendt for Verdens Grundlæggelse, men blev åbenbaret ved Tidernes Ende for eders Skyld,
21 Through him you trust in God who raised him from the dead, and glorified him, so that you could have confidence and hope in God.
der ved ham tro på Gud, som oprejste ham fra de døde og gav ham Herlighed, så at eders Tro også er Håb til Gud.
22 Now that you've dedicated yourselves by following the truth, love each other sincerely like a true family.
Lutrer eders Sjæle i Lydighed imod Sandheden til uskrømtet Broderkærlighed, og elsker hverandre inderligt af Hjertet,
23 You've been born again, not the product of a mortal “seed,” but immortal, through the living, eternal word of God. (aiōn g165)
genfødte, som I ere, ikke af forkrænkelig, men af uforkrænkelig Sæd, ved Guds levende og blivende Ord. (aiōn g165)
24 For: “All people are like grass, and all their glory like wildflowers. The grass withers and the flowers fall.
Thi "alt Kød er som Græs, og al dets Herlighed som Græssets Blomst; Græsset visner, og Blomsten falder af;
