1 Peter 1:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

You have never seen Jesus, and you don't see him now. But still you love him and have faith in him, and no words can tell how glad and happy

Cross References

John 20:29

Jesus said, “Thomas, do you have faith because you have seen me? The people who have faith in me without seeing me are the ones who are really blessed!”

2 Corinthians 5:7

But we live by faith, not by what we see.

Romans 15:13

I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.

Hebrews 11:1

Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see.

John 16:22

You are now very sad. But later I will see you, and you will be so happy that no one will be able to change the way you feel.

2 Corinthians 4:18

Things that are seen don't last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. This is why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.

1 Peter 1:6

On that day you will be glad, even if you have to go through many hard trials for a while.

Hebrews 11:27

Because of his faith, Moses left Egypt. Moses had seen the invisible God and wasn't afraid of the king's anger.

1 Peter 2:7

You are followers of the Lord, and this stone is precious to you. But it isn't precious to those who refuse to follow him. They are the builders who tossed aside the stone that turned out to be the most important one of all.

Philippians 4:4

Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad.

1 Peter 5:4

Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.

Ephesians 6:24

May God be kind to everyone who keeps on loving our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 14:17

God's kingdom isn't about eating and drinking. It is about pleasing God, about living in peace, and about true happiness. All this comes from the Holy Spirit.

John 14:24

But anyone who doesn't love me, won't obey me. What they have heard me say doesn't really come from me, but from the Father who sent me.

John 8:42

Jesus answered: If God were your Father, you would love me, because I came from God and now I am here. He sent me. I did not come on my own.

Philippians 3:3

But we are the ones who are truly circumcised, because we worship by the power of God's Spirit and take pride in Christ Jesus. We don't brag about what we have done,

Galatians 5:22

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

Galatians 5:6

If you are a follower of Christ Jesus, it makes no difference whether you are circumcised or not. All that matters is your faith that makes you love others.

2 Corinthians 12:4

But he was taken up into paradise, where he heard things too wonderful to tell.

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thank God for his gift that is too wonderful for words!

2 Corinthians 1:22

and put his Spirit in our hearts to show that we belong only to him.

Acts 16:34

They were very glad they had put their faith in God. After this, the jailer took Paul and Silas to his home and gave them something to eat.

John 14:21

If you love me, you will do what I have said, and my Father will love you. I will also love you and show you what I am like.

John 14:15

Jesus said to his disciples: If you love me, you will do as I command.

Matthew 10:37

If you love your father or mother or even your sons and daughters more than me, you are not fit to be my disciples.

Song of Solomon 5:16

His kisses are sweet. I desire him so much! Young women of Jerusalem, he is my lover and friend.

1 Corinthians 16:22

I pray that God will put a curse on everyone who doesn't love the Lord. And may the Lord come soon.

Song of Solomon 5:9

Most beautiful of women, why is the one you love more special than others? Why do you ask us to tell him how you feel?

Song of Solomon 1:7

My darling, I love you! Where do you feed your sheep and let them rest at noon? Don't let the other shepherds think badly of me. I'm not one of those women who shamelessly follow after shepherds.

Ephesians 3:19

I want you to know all about Christ's love, although it is too wonderful to be measured. Then your lives will be filled with all that God is.