Parallel Verses
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,
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,
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,
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,
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 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, 19 but by precious blood, as it were of a lamb, unblemished and spotless, the Blood of Christ.
Names
Cross References
1 Corinthians 6:20
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:20
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:20-8
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:20
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:20
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:20
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:20
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:20
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:20
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:20
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:20-6
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
Matthew 15:2-3
"How is it that your disciples break the traditions of our ancestors? For they do not wash their hands when they eat food."
Acts 7:51-52
O! stubborn race, heathen in heart and ears, you are for ever resisting the Holy Spirit; your ancestors did it, and you are doing it still.
Acts 19:34-35
However, when they recognized him as a Jew, one cry broke from them all, and they continued shouting for two hours--"Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"
Romans 1:21
Because, although they learned to know God, yet they did not offer him as God either praise or thanksgiving. Their speculations about him proved futile, and their undiscerning minds were darkened.
1 Corinthians 3:20
And it says again-'The Lord sees how fruitless are the deliberations of the wise.'
1 Corinthians 7:23
You were bought, and the price was paid. Do not let yourselves become slaves to men.
Galatians 1:4
Gave himself for our sins, in accordance with the will of God and Father,
Ephesians 4:17
This, then, as one in union with the Lord, I say to you and urge upon you: Do not continue to live such purposeless lives as the Gentiles live,
Titus 2:14
For he gave himself on our behalf, to deliver us from all wickedness, and to purify for himself a People who should be peculiarly his own and eager to do good.
1 Peter 1:7
that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:3
Surely in the past you have spent time enough living as the Gentiles delight to live. For your path has lain among scenes of debauchery, licentiousness, drunkenness, revelry, hard-drinking, and profane idolatry.