1 Peter 1:5 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)5 Through God’s power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17695 who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition5 Who are being guarded (garrisoned) by God's power through [your] faith [till you fully inherit that final] salvation that is ready to be revealed [for you] in the last time. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)5 who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. See the chapterCommon English Bible5 Through his faithfulness, you are guarded by God’s power so that you can receive the salvation he is ready to reveal in the last time. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 By the power of God, you are guarded through faith for a salvation which is ready to be revealed in the end time. See the chapter |
[This is being written by] Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ, and a brother of James [Note: This “Jude” was probably not the apostle. See verses 17-18], to those who have been called [by God], who are also loved in [fellowship with] God the Father, and who are kept [safe] in [fellowship with] Jesus Christ.
Dearly loved ones, we are God’s children now, but it has not yet been revealed [to us] what we will be [in the future life, Luke 20:34-36]. But, we do know this, however, that when Jesus is revealed [i.e., at His second coming], we will be like Him [I Cor. 15:49], for we will see what He really looks like!
For we do not have [the right to] rule over your faith [i.e., to dictate concerning your personal relationship with God], but we want to work with you for your happiness. For you are [already] standing firm in your faith. [Note: This whole narrative alludes to some unresolved problems still existing there in Corinth]