Parallel Verses
Twentieth Century New Testament
And since you call upon him as 'Father,' who judges every one impartially by what he has done, let reverence be the spirit of your lives during the time of your stay upon earth.
New American Standard Bible
If you
King James Version
And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
Holman Bible
And if you address as Father the One who judges impartially
International Standard Version
If you call "Father" the one who judges everyone impartially according to what they have done, you must live in reverent fear as long as you are strangers in a strange land.
A Conservative Version
And if ye call on a Father, him who judges impartially according to each man's work, live the time of your sojourn in fear.
American Standard Version
And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man's work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
Amplified
If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.
An Understandable Version
And if you call upon [God as] your Father, who judges each person's work impartially, [then] conduct yourselves during the time you spend in this life showing reverence [to God].
Anderson New Testament
And since you call on the Father, who, without respect of persons, judges according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
Bible in Basic English
And if you give the name of Father to him who, judging every man by his acts, has no respect for a man's position, then go in fear while you are on this earth:
Common New Testament
If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your exile on earth.
Daniel Mace New Testament
and since you invoke him as your father, who without respect of persons judges every one according to his actions; while you are passing thro' this world, be fearful of offending him:
Darby Translation
And if ye invoke as Father him who, without regard of persons, judges according to the work of each, pass your time of sojourn in fear,
Godbey New Testament
And if you call upon the Father, the One judging without respect of persons according to the work of each, pass the time of your sojourn with fear,
Goodspeed New Testament
And if you address him as Father who judges everyone impartially by what he does, you must live reverently all the time you stay here,
John Wesley New Testament
And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
Julia Smith Translation
And if ye call upon the Father, judging without distinction of persons according to the work of each, in fear be occupied in the time of your sojourning:
King James 2000
And if you call on the Father, who without respect of persons judges according to every man's work, pass the time of your exile here in fear:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And if you call on [him] [as] Father who judges impartially according to each one's work, conduct yourselves with fear during the time of your temporary residence,
Modern King James verseion
And if you call on the Father, who without respect of persons judges according to the work of each one, pass the time of your earthly residence in fear,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And if so be that ye call on the father, which without respect of person judgeth according to every man's works, see that ye pass the time of your pilgrimage in fear:
Moffatt New Testament
And as you call upon a Father who judges everyone impartially by what he has done, be reverent in your conduct while you sojourn here below;
Montgomery New Testament
And since you call upon him as Father, who impartially judges each one according to his deeds, pass the time of your sojourning here in reverence.
NET Bible
And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one's work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.
New Heart English Bible
If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:
Noyes New Testament
And if ye call him Father who without respect of persons judgeth according to each ones work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear;
Sawyer New Testament
And if you call on the Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each one's work, spend the time of your life with fear,
The Emphasized Bible
And, if, as Father, ye are invoking him who, without respect of persons, judgeth according to each man's work, with reverence, for the time of your sojourning, behave ye;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And if ye invoke him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, conduct yourselves during the time of your sojourning with [jealous] fear:
Webster
And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
Weymouth New Testament
And if you address as your Father Him who judges impartially in accordance with each man's actions, then spend in fear the time of your stay here on earth,
Williams New Testament
And if you address as Father, Him who judges everyone impartially in accordance with what he does, you must live reverently all your fleeting stay on earth,
World English Bible
If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:
Worrell New Testament
And, if ye call on Him as Father, Who, without respect of persons, judgeth according to each one's work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear;
Worsley New Testament
And if ye call upon the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
Youngs Literal Translation
and if on the Father ye do call, who without acceptance of persons is judging according to the work of each, in fear the time of your sojourn pass ye,
Themes
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
journey of israel through the Desert » Illustrative of the pilgrimage of the church
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
God » Impartiality of » In judgment
Heavenly » Father » General references to
divine Impartiality » In judgment
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Without respect of persons
natural Life » Should be spent in » The fear of God
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Pass their sojourning in fear
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Topics
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Krino
Anastrepho
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Peter 1:17
Images 1 Peter 1:17
Prayers for 1 Peter 1:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Be Holy In All Your Conduct
16 For Scripture says-- 'You shall be holy, because I am holy.' 17 And since you call upon him as 'Father,' who judges every one impartially by what he has done, let reverence be the spirit of your lives during the time of your stay upon earth. 18 For you know that it was not by perishable things, such as silver and gold, that you were Ransomed from the aimless way of living which was handed down to you from your ancestors,
Names
Cross References
Matthew 6:9
You, therefore, should pray thus--'Our Father, who art in Heaven, May thy name be held holy,
2 Corinthians 7:1
With these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that pollutes either body or spirit, and, in deepest reverence for God, aim at perfect holiness.
Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, let us, who have received a kingdom that cannot be shaken, be thankful, and so offer acceptable worship to God, with awe and reverence.
Romans 11:20
True; it was because of their want of faith that they were broken off, and it is because of your faith that you are standing. Do not think too highly of yourself, but beware.
1 Peter 2:11
Dear friends, I urge you, as pilgrims and strangers upon earth, to refrain from indulging the cravings of your earthly nature, for they make war upon the soul.
Matthew 7:7-11
Ask, and your prayer shall be granted; search, and you shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened to you.
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples, with the Herodians, to say to him: "Teacher, we know that you are an honest man, and that you teach the way of God honestly, and are not afraid of any one; for you pay no regard to a man's position.
Acts 10:34-35
Then Peter began. "I see, beyond all doubt," he said, "that 'God does not show partiality,'
Romans 2:10-11
But there will be glory, honor, and peace for every one who does right-for the Jew first, but also for the Greek,
2 Corinthians 1:2
May God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and give you peace.
2 Corinthians 5:6
Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, while our home is in the body, we are absent from our home with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 7:11
For see what results that other sorrow--sorrow in accordance with God's will--has had in your case. What earnestness it produced! what explanations! what strong feeling! what alarm! what longing! what eagerness! what readiness to punish! You have proved yourselves altogether free from guilt in that matter.
Galatians 2:6
Of those who are thought somewhat highly of--what they once were makes no difference to me; God does not recognize human distinctions--those, I say, who are thought highly of added nothing to my Message.
Ephesians 1:17
My prayer is that the God of Jesus Christ our Lord, the all- glorious Father, may inspire you with wisdom and true insight through a fuller knowledge of himself;
Ephesians 3:14
For this reason, then, I kneel before the Father--
Ephesians 6:9
And masters, treat your slaves in the same spirit. Give up threatening them; for you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in Heaven, and that before him there is no distinction of rank.
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always been obedient in the past, so now work out your own Salvation with anxious care, not only when I am with you, but all the more now that I am absent.
Colossians 3:25
Those who do wrong will reap the wrong they have done; and there will be no partiality.
Hebrews 4:1
We must, therefore, be very careful, though there is a promise still standing that we shall enter upon God's Rest, that none of you even appear to have missed it.
Hebrews 11:13-16
All these died sustained by faith. They did not obtain the promised blessings, but they saw them from a distance and welcomed the sight, and they acknowledged themselves to be only aliens and strangers on the earth.
1 Peter 3:15
Revere the Christ as Lord in your hearts; always ready to give an answer to any one who asks your reason for the hope that you cherish, but giving it humbly and in all reverence,