Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
For Christ was previously known [by God, even] before the world was created, yet was not fully revealed for your benefit until [these] final times.
New American Standard Bible
For He was
King James Version
Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
Holman Bible
He was chosen
International Standard Version
On the one hand, he was foreknown before the creation of the world, but on the other hand, he was revealed at the end of time for your sake.
A Conservative Version
who was indeed foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was manifested in the last times because of you.
American Standard Version
who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was manifested at the end of times for your sake,
Amplified
For He was
Anderson New Testament
who was indeed foreordained before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times for you,
Bible in Basic English
Who was marked out by God before the making of the world, but was caused to be seen in these last times for you,
Common New Testament
He was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.
Daniel Mace New Testament
who was destin'd before the creation of the world, tho' 'tis of late only that he has appear'd, upon your account:
Darby Translation
foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but who has been manifested at the end of times for your sakes,
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
predetermined, indeed, before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times for you;
Godbey New Testament
foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but having been made manifest at the last of the times for the sake of you,
Goodspeed New Testament
who was predestined for this before the foundation of the world, but was revealed only at the end of the ages,
John Wesley New Testament
Who verily was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was manifested in these last times for you,
Julia Smith Translation
Known truly before the foundation of the world, and made manifest in the last times for you,
King James 2000
Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
Lexham Expanded Bible
who was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has been revealed in these last times for you
Modern King James verseion
indeed having been foreknown before the foundation of the world, but revealed in the last times for you,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
which was ordained before the world was made: but was declared in the last times for your sakes.
Moffatt New Testament
He was predestined before the foundation of the world and has appeared at the end of the ages for your sake;
Montgomery New Testament
He was indeed foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was manifested at the end of the times for your sake.
NET Bible
He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifested in these last times for your sake.
New Heart English Bible
who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake,
Noyes New Testament
who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times for you,
Sawyer New Testament
who was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but made manifest in these last times for you,
The Emphasized Bible
Foreknown, indeed, before the foundation of the world, but made manifest at a last stage of the times, for the sake of you
Thomas Haweis New Testament
who was indeed predestined before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times for us,
Twentieth Century New Testament
Destined for this before the beginning of the world, he has been revealed in these last days for your sakes,
Webster
Who verily was fore-ordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifested in these last times for you,
Weymouth New Testament
He was pre-destined indeed to this work, even before the creation of the world, but has been plainly manifested in these last days for the sake of you who, through Him,
Williams New Testament
who was foreordained for it before the foundation of the world but was brought out to public view at the end of the ages, for the sake of you
World English Bible
who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake,
Worrell New Testament
foreknown, indeed, from a founding of a world, but manifested in the end of the times for you,
Worsley New Testament
who was indeed appointed before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times, for your sakes,
Youngs Literal Translation
foreknown, indeed, before the foundation of the world, and manifested in the last times because of you,
Themes
Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Glory » God the father giving jesus Christ glory
Last days » The last days being here
Manifestation » Jesus Christ being manifested in the last times
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Peter 1:20
Devotionals containing 1 Peter 1:20
References
Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 1:20
Prayers for 1 Peter 1:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Be Holy In All Your Conduct
19 but with [the] precious blood of Christ, who represents an unblemished lamb, without defect. 20 For Christ was previously known [by God, even] before the world was created, yet was not fully revealed for your benefit until [these] final times. 21 [It is] through Christ, whom God raised from the dead and honored, that you people have become believers in God, so that your faith and hope could rest in God.
Phrases
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Cross References
Ephesians 1:4
Even before the creation of the world God chose us, who are in [fellowship with] Christ, to be dedicated [to Him] and to be without just blame in His sight. Out of love
Colossians 1:26
[This message is] the secret which has been kept hidden throughout the ages and generations, but has now been revealed to God's saints [i.e., His holy people].
Hebrews 9:26
For then He would have had to suffer often since the creation of the world; but now at the end of the ages [i.e., the final period of world history] He has been revealed once [for all] to remove sin by sacrificing Himself.
2 Timothy 1:9-10
[It is] God who saved us and called us to live holy lives [or, "to be dedicated people"], not as a result of our [good] deeds, but in harmony with His own purpose and unearned favor. [This was] given to us through [the atoning work of] Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time. [Note: Salvation through Christ was planned before time began. See Titus 1:2; Rom. 16:25; Eph. 1:4].
Titus 1:2-3
[and provides] hope for never ending life. God, who cannot lie, promised this [life] before the beginning of time,
Hebrews 1:2
[but] during these final days He has spoken to us through His Son [Note: This period refers to the Christian age (See Acts 2:14-36)], whom He appointed to be heir of all things [and] through whom He created the universe. [See John 1:3; Col. 1:16].
Revelation 13:8
And everyone who lives on earth will worship the beast, [even those] people whose names had not been recorded in the book of life belonging to the Lamb, who was killed [in prospect] from the creation of the world. [Note: This sentence could also read "...not been recorded from the creation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was killed"].
Revelation 13:8
And everyone who lives on earth will worship the beast, [even those] people whose names had not been recorded in the book of life belonging to the Lamb, who was killed [in prospect] from the creation of the world. [Note: This sentence could also read "...not been recorded from the creation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was killed"].
Revelation 13:8
And everyone who lives on earth will worship the beast, [even those] people whose names had not been recorded in the book of life belonging to the Lamb, who was killed [in prospect] from the creation of the world. [Note: This sentence could also read "...not been recorded from the creation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was killed"].
Revelation 13:8
And everyone who lives on earth will worship the beast, [even those] people whose names had not been recorded in the book of life belonging to the Lamb, who was killed [in prospect] from the creation of the world. [Note: This sentence could also read "...not been recorded from the creation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was killed"].
Acts 3:25-26
You people are descendants of these prophets and [recipients] of the Agreement God made with your forefathers when He said to Abraham [Gen. 12:3], 'And through your seed [i.e., your descendant Jesus] all the people of the earth will receive the blessings [of God].'
Romans 3:25
God presented Jesus as the atoning sacrifice [for our sins] through [our] faith in His blood [i.e., His death on the cross]. This was in order to demonstrate His justice when, by using forbearance, He passed over people's sins in previous generations.
Romans 16:25-26
Now may there be glory for ever, through Jesus Christ, to the only wise God, who is able to make you stand firm [in the faith], according to the good news and proclamation of Jesus Christ. This message is the secret which was [eventually] revealed, after having been kept quiet about for long ages.
Galatians 4:4
But, when [God's] timing fully arrived, He sent His Son, born to a woman [i.e., Mary], born during [the time when] the law [of Moses was still in effect],
Ephesians 1:10
[He did this] to fulfill His plan at the proper time, by bringing together everything [in the universe] under Christ's headship --- things both in heaven and on earth.
Ephesians 3:9
[I was given the responsibility] to enlighten all people regarding the working out of God's secret plan, which has been kept hidden for ages in [the heart of] God, who created everything.
Ephesians 3:11
according to God's eternal purpose which He carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 John 1:2
Truly, this "Life" was made known to us and we have [actually] seen it [i.e., Him], and so we testify and proclaim to you [that He is] "the Eternal Life," who was with the Father and was made known to us [apostles].
1 John 3:5
But, you [should] know that Christ appeared [on earth] to take away [our] sins, and that there is no sin in His life [See II Cor. 5:21].
1 John 3:8
[But] the person who continues to live a sinful life belongs to the devil, because the devil has continued to sin since the beginning [See Gen. 3]. For this is the reason that the Son of God came [into the world]; it was to destroy the works [i.e., the influence of] the devil [in people's lives].
1 John 4:9-10
Here is the way God's love for us was demonstrated; He sent His one and only Son into the world so that we could have [spiritual] life through Him.