Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
You [should] know that you were bought back [from Satan], from your useless way of life, inherited from your forefathers, not with such perishable things as silver and gold,
New American Standard Bible
knowing that you were not
King James Version
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
Holman Bible
For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life
International Standard Version
For you know that it was not with perishable things like silver or gold that you have been ransomed from the worthless way of life handed down to you by your ancestors,
A Conservative Version
Knowing that ye were redeemed from your vain behavior inherited from fathers, not with perishable silver or gold,
American Standard Version
knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers;
Amplified
For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold,
Anderson New Testament
because you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver or gold, from your vain mode of life received by tradition from your fathers,
Bible in Basic English
Being conscious that you have been made free from that foolish way of life which was your heritage from your fathers, not through a payment of things like silver or gold which come to destruction,
Common New Testament
You know that you were redeemed from the futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold,
Daniel Mace New Testament
considering, that it was not by such perishable things as silver or gold, that you were releas'd from those vain rites and customs impos'd upon you by your fathers,
Darby Translation
knowing that ye have been redeemed, not by corruptible things, as silver or gold, from your vain conversation handed down from your fathers,
Godbey New Testament
knowing that you have been redeemed from your depraved character transmitted from your ancestors, not by corruptible things, silver or gold,
Goodspeed New Testament
for you know that you have not been ransomed with anything perishable like silver or gold, from the futile way of living in which you were brought up,
John Wesley New Testament
Seeing ye know ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation delivered by tradition from your fathers,
Julia Smith Translation
Knowing that not with corruptible things, silver and gold, were ye redeemed from your vain mode of life transmitted from your fathers
King James 2000
Since you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain manner of life received by tradition from your fathers;
Lexham Expanded Bible
[because you] know that you were redeemed from your futile way of life inherited from your ancestors not with perishable things like silver or gold,
Modern King James verseion
knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Forasmuch as ye know how that ye were not redeemed with corruptible gold and silver from your vain conversation, which ye received by the traditions of the fathers,
Moffatt New Testament
you know it was not by perishable silver or gold that you were ransomed from the futile traditions of your past,
Montgomery New Testament
For you well know that not with perishable things, with silver or gold, were you redeemed from the emptiness of your manner of life, received by tradition from your ancestors;
NET Bible
You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed -- not by perishable things like silver or gold,
New Heart English Bible
knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
Noyes New Testament
knowing that not with perishable things, silver or gold, were ye redeemed from your vain manner of life received by tradition from your fathers,
Sawyer New Testament
knowing that you were not redeemed from your vain mode of life received by tradition from your fathers, with destructible things, silver or gold,
The Emphasized Bible
Knowing that, Not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, have ye been redeemed from your unmeaning behaviour paternally handed down,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
knowing that ye have not been redeemed out of your vain manner of life, derived traditionally from your fathers, by the corruptible things, silver and gold,
Twentieth Century New Testament
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,
Webster
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain course of life received by tradition from your fathers;
Weymouth New Testament
knowing, as you do, that it was not with a ransom of perishable wealth, such as silver or gold, that you were set free from your frivolous habits of life which had been handed down to you from your forefathers,
Williams New Testament
because you know that you have not been ransomed with things that perish as silver or gold, from the futile way of living taught by your fathers,
World English Bible
knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
Worrell New Testament
knowing that, not with perishable things, with silver or gold, were ye redeemed from your vain course of life handed down from your fathers;
Worsley New Testament
knowing that ye were redeemed from your vain conversation learned by tradition from your fathers, not with corruptible things, as silver and gold;
Youngs Literal Translation
having known that, not with corruptible things -- silver or gold -- were ye redeemed from your foolish behaviour delivered by fathers,
Themes
The atonement » Has delivered saints from the » Power of sin
Christ » Received » Redemption through
Glory » God the father giving jesus Christ glory
Last days » The last days being here
Man » Redemption of » Through Christ
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Infinite value of, seen in the price paid for his redemption
Man » Ignorance of » Infinite value of
Manifestation » Jesus Christ being manifested in the last times
Ordination » Jesus Christ being ordained
Parents » When wicked » Instruct their children in evil
Purity » Who purifies their soul
Redemption » God the author of » Through Christ
Redemption » Is from » Vain conversation
Redemption » Corruptible things cannot purchase
Riches » Cannot redeem the soul
Riches » Described as » Corruptible
Topics
Interlinear
Eido
Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Peter 1:18
Devotionals containing 1 Peter 1:18
References
Hastings
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Peter 1:18
Images 1 Peter 1:18
Prayers for 1 Peter 1:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Be Holy In All Your Conduct
17 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]. 18 You [should] know that you were bought back [from Satan], from your useless way of life, inherited from your forefathers, not with such perishable things as silver and gold, 19 but with [the] precious blood of Christ, who represents an unblemished lamb, without defect.
Names
Cross References
1 Corinthians 6:20
for you were bought [by God] for a price. So, honor God with your [physical] body.
Matthew 15:2-3
"Why do your disciples violate the tradition of the [Jewish] elders? For they do not [ceremonially] wash their hands before eating [their meals]."
Acts 7:51-52
You people are unbending and unrepentant in your hearts and [unwilling to listen with] your ears. You are always resisting [the desires of] the Holy Spirit just like your forefathers did.
Acts 19:34-35
But when the crowd realized that he was a Jew, they all joined together for about two hours shouting, "Great is [the goddess] Artemis, of the Ephesians."
Romans 1:21
Now they knew who God was, but they did not honor Him as God or thank Him [for their blessings]. Instead they engaged in their useless speculations and their foolish minds were filled with [spiritual] darkness.
1 Corinthians 3:20
And again, it says [Psa. 94:11], "The Lord knows that the thoughts of 'wise people' are worthless."
1 Corinthians 7:23
[Since] you people were bought for a price [i.e., the blood of Christ], do not become slaves to [other] people.
Galatians 1:4
who gave Himself to [save us from] our sins so that He might deliver us from [the control and condemnation of] this present evil world. [This is] according to the will of our God and Father,
Ephesians 4:17
So, I tell you this, and insist [on it] by [the authority of] the Lord: Do not continue to live with worthless thoughts as [unconverted] Gentiles do.
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself up for us, to buy us back from [enslavement to] all [kinds of] wickedness and to purify for Himself a group of people who belong to Him and who are eager to do good deeds.
1 Peter 1:7
But these will only test your faith, which is more valuable than gold which, though refined by fire, eventually perishes. Your faith, [however], will [endure and eventually] prove to be praiseworthy and honorable when Jesus returns.
1 Peter 4:3
For the time you have [already] spent in the past [i.e., as Gentile unbelievers] was long enough to have practiced unrestrained, indecent conduct, improper sexual cravings, riotous living, wild parties, drunken orgies and disgusting idol worship.