Petri I 1
1 Petrus Apostolus Iesu Christi, electis advenis dispersionis Ponti, Galatiae, Cappadociae, Asiae, et Bithyniae,
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen
2 secundum praescientiam Dei Patris, in sanctificationem Spiritus, in obedientiam, et aspersionem sanguinis Iesu Christi: Gratia vobis, et pax multiplicetur.
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
3 Benedictus Deus et Pater Domini nostri Iesu Christi, qui secundum misericordiam suam magnam regeneravit nos in spem vivam, per resurrectionem Iesu Christi ex mortuis,
Blessed 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,
4 in hereditatem incorruptibilem, et incontaminatam, et immarcescibilem, conservatam in caelis in vobis,
and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
5 qui in virtute Dei custodimini per fidem in salutem, paratam revelari in tempore novissimo.
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 In quo exultabis, modicum nunc si oportet contristari in variis tentationibus:
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
7 ut probatio vestrae fidei multo pretiosior auro (quod per ignem probatur) inveniatur in laudem, et gloriam, et honorem in revelatione Iesu Christi:
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.
8 quem cum non videritis, diligitis: in quem nunc quoque non videntes creditis: credentes autem exultabitis laetitia inenarrabili, et glorificata:
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,
9 reportantes finem fidei vestrae, salutem animarum vestrarum.
now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
10 De qua salute exquisierunt, atque scrutati sunt prophetae, qui de futura in vobis gratia prophetaverunt:
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,
11 scrutantes in quod, vel quale tempus significaret in eis Spiritus Christi: praenuncians eas quae in Christo sunt passiones, et posteriores glorias:
trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.
12 quibus revelatum est quia non sibimetipsis, vobis autem ministrabant ea, quae nunc nunciata sunt vobis per eos, qui evangelizaverunt vobis, Spiritu sancto misso de caelo, in quem desiderant Angeli prospicere.
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
13 Propter quod succincti lumbos mentis vestrae, sobrii, perfecti, sperate in eam, quae offertur vobis, gratiam, in revelationem Iesu Christi:
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
14 quasi filii obedientiae, non configurati prioribus ignorantiae vestrae desideriis:
As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.
15 sed secundum eum, qui vocavit vos, Sanctum: ut et ipsi in omni conversatione sancti sitis:
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,
16 quoniam scriptum est: Sancti eritis, quoniam ego Sanctus sum.
for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
17 Et si patrem invocatis eum, qui sine acceptione personarum iudicat secundum uniuscuiusque opus, in timore incolatus vestri tempore conversamini.
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
18 Scientes quod non corruptibilibus auro, vel argento redempti estis de vana vestra conversatione paternae traditionis:
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,
19 sed pretioso sanguine quasi agni immaculati Christi, et incontaminati:
but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.
20 praecogniti quidem ante mundi constitutionem, manifestati autem novissimis temporibus propter vos,
He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.
21 qui per ipsum fideles estis in Deo, qui suscitavit eum a mortuis, et dedit ei gloriam, ut fides vestra, et spes esset in Deo:
Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.
22 Animas vestras castificantes in obedientia charitatis, in fraternitatis amore, simplici ex corde invicem diligite attentius:
Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
23 renati non ex semine corruptibili, sed incorruptibili per verbum Dei vivi, et permanentis in aeternum: (aiōn g165)
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. (aiōn g165)
24 quia omnis caro ut foenum: et omnis gloria eius tamquam flos foeni: exaruit foenum, et flos eius decidit.
For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,
