CHAPTER ONE: 1 Peter, a servant of Jesus Christ, is the author of the letter. I'm writing to individuals who were exiled from their country and are now residing in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. 2 God the Father long ago chose you. He understood that you would inherit His lineage. The Holy Spirit sanctified you so that you may live a holy life. May you trust Christ and be redeemed by His blood. Be filled with His peace and enduring absolute love. 3 All praise belongs to the Almighty God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is so compassionate, and as a result, he gave us a new life. Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, this new life gives us new hope. 4 We are currently in the waiting period for the blessings God has prepared for his children. These blessings are stored in heaven for you. They can never be lost their beauty, be harmed, or wrecked. 5 Because of your faith in God, you are being kept, and at the end of the world, you will be saved from the punishment for your sins. 6 With this hope, you may be content for a time even though you must experience sadness and many trials. 7 These trials are here to demonstrate the validity of your faith. Fire is used to test gold, which is perishable. Your faith has to be put to the test since it is worth far more than gold. When Jesus Christ returns, your faith will bring glory, praise, and honour to Him. 8 Despite the reality that you have never met him, you love him. You can't see Him right now, but you're trusting Him. And your excitement is so immense that words cannot adequately describe it. 9 When it comes to being redeemed from the penalty of sin, you will receive what your faith desires. 10 The prophets attentively researched and attempted to understand about this salvation. They mentioned the favour that will be bestowed upon you. 11 Those prophets were filled with the Spirit of Christ. Furthermore, the Spirit was describing to listeners Christ's upcoming sufferings as well as the glory that would follow. The prophets made an effort to understand more about the information the Spirit was giving them, including when it will occur and how the world would look at that time. 12 It was made plain to them that their labour would not be for their own benefit. When they told you about the things you have just heard, they were serving you. You learned about them through people who shared the gospel with you through the power of the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven. Even angels are really curious about these things you were told, and they would want to learn more. 13 So get your minds ready for service. Put your full trust in the grace that will be yours when Jesus Christ returns. 14 You acted sinisterly in the past because you lacked the understanding you have currently. However, since you are now God's children, you must obey him and change the way you live. 15 Be holy in whatever you do, just as God is holy. You were chosen by him. 16 In the Scriptures, God says to us to "be holy, for I am holy." 17 Even though you supplicate to God and address him as Father, he will nonetheless judge everyone equally based on their deeds. Therefore, you should live honourably while you are here on earth. 18 You are aware of the futility of your previous way of life. It was a way of life that you absorbed from people who came before you. But such manner of life was avoided by you. Your purchase didn't involve precious metals like gold or silver, which may be severely damaged. 19 The priceless blood of Christ's crucifixion was used to buy you. He was the ultimate sacrificial Lamb. 20 Though Christ was chosen before the creation of the world, it was for you that he was revealed to the world in these latter days. 21 Through Christ, you have faith in God. His dignity was bestowed by God, who revived him from the dead. Therefore, God is the object of your trust and hope. 22 Through following the truth, you have purified yourself. You may now feel genuine affection for your brothers and sisters. Therefore, they truly and completely love one another. 23 You have experienced a new birth. This new life was not created from dead material. It originated from a lifeless creature. God's message of eternal life caused you to be born again. 24 The Scriptures say, "Our lives are like springtime grass, "Any splendour we experience is like the beauty of a wildflower, and our lives are like the grass of spring. The blossom collapses to the earth when the grass dries out and withers. 25 But the Lord's word endures eternally. The Good News that you were taught about is included in that term.

CHAPTER THREE: 3 Be obedient to your husbands in the same manner, 3 so that even those who disobey the Word may be persuaded by the behaviour of their wives without saying a word, 2 seeing your honourable behaviour in awe. 3 Let your beauty be found not only in the outer decoration of braiding your hair, wearing gold jewels, or putting on excellent clothing but also in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is extremely precious in God's eyes. 5 Because they used to dress in this manner and submit to their own husbands, the holy women who hoped in God did so in the past. 6 So Sarah followed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you are now if you do right and are not terrified. 7 In the same way, you men, live with your wives according to wisdom, honouring the woman as the weaker vessel, as joint heirs of the favour of life, so that your prayers are not hindered. 8 Finally, be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender-hearted, and courteous, not returning ill for evil or insult for insult, but a blessing, knowing that you were called to this so that you could receive a blessing. 10 According to the holy teachings, a man who desires to live and enjoy good days ought not to speak bad things. He is not allowed to say anything false. 11 He must turn away from evil and practice what is right. He must work hard to find tranquillity and continue to seek it. 12 The Lord keeps an eye out for people who are good. When they speak to him, he pays attention. But people who commit sins are opposed by the Lord. 13 If you choose to act morally, who will harm you? 14 But God will bless you even if people worry you because you do the right thing. Do not be terrified of them. And don't be alarmed.

15 Make Christ your personal Lord and Saviour. To everyone who inquiries about your hope, be prepared to respond at any time. However, show him respect and be gentle. 16 Keep your hearts pure, please. They will feel ashamed for their inaccurate comments about your excellent Christian life when they are made when you are the subject of untrue accusations. 17 If God permits it, it is preferable to encounter difficulties in doing what is right than for encountering difficulties in what is incorrect. 18 Christ died a single time as a result of our sinful behaviour. He was good, and he died for those who were bad. To lead us to God, he did this. His physical body died, but his spirit was reborn. 19 When people's spirits were incarcerated, his spirit went and delivered his message to them. 20 They did not follow God in those ancient times. God waited for them to do so while Noah was building the large dwelling on the boat. Going through the flood saved only eight people. 21 That is how baptismal water is. It will save you. It does not save you since it cleanses filth from your body. However, it saves you because you come to God with a pure heart. It saves you because Jesus Christ was risen from the dead.  22 Heaven is where he has ascended. He is currently standing close to God. He is obeyed by governments, angels, and monarchs.

CHAPTER FIVE: 5 The seniors in your group are the ones to whom I now have a message. I, too, am an elder. Personally, I have witnessed Christ's suffering. I shall also take part in the splendour that will be bestowed upon us. Please look after the people you are in charge of, I ask you. They are the sheep of God. You are choosing to watch after that flock, not because you have to. That is exactly how God intends it. Don't do it for the money; do it because you enjoy helping people. 3 Avoid acting like a dictator over the people you are in charge of. But be excellent role models for them. 4 You will then get a crown that will be lovely and never lose its brilliance when Christ the Ruling Shepherd returns. 5 Young people, I also have a message for you. You should respect the elders' right to rule. You should all have a modest demeanour when dealing with one another. "God is against the proud, but he is gracious to the humble." 6 Therefore, submit to God's mighty hand in humility. At the appropriate moment, he will then raise you. 7 Give him all of your problems since he cares about you. 8 Remain calm and watch your backs! The devil is your antagonist, and he roams the world like a roaring lion hunting for someone to devour. 9 Refuse to be led astray by the devil. Hold fast to your faith. You are aware that your brothers and sisters all across the world are experiencing the same hardships as you. 10 You will experience pain temporarily. God will, however, make things right after that. He's going to build you up. You will be supported and prevented from falling by him. The only God who gives grace is him. He chose you to be a part of his glory through Christ. The illumination of its splendour will never fade. 11 All power is permanently his. Shalom. 12 You'll receive this letter from Silas. He is a devoted Christian brother, as far as I'm aware. This little message is intended to encourage you. This is the real grace of God, I wanted to tell you. Keep your composure in that grace. 13 The church in Babylon wishes you well. Just as you were, they were picked. Greetings also come from Mark, my son in Christ. 14 When you first meet, extend a unique message of affection to one another. All of you in Christ, peace be with you.