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 sojourners scattered abroad in 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 to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be multiplied to you.
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! In his great mercy he caused us to be born again to 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,
to 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 by the power of God are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 In quo exultabis, modicum nunc si oportet contristari in variis tentationibus:
In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer 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—far more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire—may result in praise, honor, and glory when Jesus Christ is revealed.
8 quem cum non videritis, diligitis: in quem nunc quoque non videntes creditis: credentes autem exultabitis laetitia inenarrabili, et glorificata:
Although you once did not know him, you love him; although you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with an unspeakable and glorious joy,
9 reportantes finem fidei vestrae, salutem animarum vestrarum.
because you are receiving the end result 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 prophesied about the grace that would come to you searched and carefully investigated,
11 scrutantes in quod, vel quale tempus significaret in eis Spiritus Christi: praenuncians eas quae in Christo sunt passiones, et posteriores glorias:
inquiring about the time and circumstances that the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when he testified in advance to the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would 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, in regard to the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to catch a glimpse of these things.
13 Propter quod succincti lumbos mentis vestrae, sobrii, perfecti, sperate in eam, quae offertur vobis, gratiam, in revelationem Iesu Christi:
Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
14 quasi filii obedientiae, non configurati prioribus ignorantiae vestrae desideriis:
As children of obedience, do not conform yourselves to the evil desires you had when you lived in 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, you also must be holy in all your conduct,
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.
If you call on the Father who judges without partiality according to each person's work, pass the time of your sojourn in reverent fear.
18 Scientes quod non corruptibilibus auro, vel argento redempti estis de vana vestra conversatione paternae traditionis:
For you know that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your fathers, not with perishable things like silver or gold,
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 foreknown 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 gave him glory, so that your faith and hope might be 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 your obedience to the truth through the Spirit, resulting in genuine brotherly love, 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 word of God that lives and abides forever. (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 the glory of man is like a flower of grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls,
