1 Peter 5:10

Contemporary English Version 1995

But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:17

These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord can be trusted to make you strong and protect you from harm.

Jude 1:24

Offer praise to God our Savior because of our Lord Jesus Christ! Only God can keep you from falling and make you pure and joyful in his glorious presence. Before time began and now and forever, God is worthy of glory, honor, power, and authority. Amen.

Psalm 138:7

I am surrounded by trouble, but you protect me against my angry enemies. With your own powerful arm you keep me safe.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight a good fight for the faith and claim eternal life. God offered it to you when you clearly told about your faith, while so many people listened.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

will encourage you and help you always to do and say the right thing.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Goodbye, my friends. Do better and pay attention to what I have said. Try to get along and live peacefully with each other. Now I pray that God, who gives love and peace, will be with you.

1 Corinthians 1:9

God can be trusted, and he chose you to be partners with his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We begged, encouraged, and urged each of you to live in a way that would honor God. He is the one who chose you to share in his own kingdom and glory.

Romans 16:25

Praise God! He can make you strong by means of my good news, which is the message about Jesus Christ. For ages and ages this message was kept secret,

Zechariah 10:12

I'll strengthen my people because of who I am, and they will follow me. I, the Lord, have spoken!

Zechariah 10:6

I will strengthen the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. And I will show mercy because I am the Lord, their God. I will answer their prayers and bring them home. Then it will seem as though I had never rejected them.

2 Peter 1:3

We have everything we need to live a life that pleases God. It was all given to us by God's own power, when we learned he had invited us to share in his wonderful goodness.

1 Peter 1:15

Always live as God's holy people should, because God is the one who chose you, and he is holy.

Philippians 4:13

Christ gives me the strength to face anything.

2 Timothy 2:10

and so I am willing to put up with anything. Then God's special people will be saved and given eternal glory because they belong to Christ Jesus.

2 Thessalonians 2:14

God used our preaching as his way of inviting you to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Luke 22:32

But Simon, I have prayed that your faith will be strong. And when you have come back to me, help the others.”

Psalm 86:5

You willingly forgive, and your love is always there for those who pray to you.

2 Timothy 1:9

God saved us and chose us to be his holy people. We did nothing to deserve this, but God planned it because he is so kind. Even before time began God planned for Christ Jesus to show kindness to us.

Psalm 86:15

But you, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. You don't easily get angry, and your love can always be trusted.

Colossians 2:7

Plant your roots in Christ and let him be the foundation for your life. Be strong in your faith, just as you were taught. And be grateful.

Romans 15:5

God is the one who makes us patient and cheerful. I pray that he will help you live at peace with each other, as you follow Christ.

1 John 2:25

The Son has promised us eternal life.

Hebrews 9:15

Christ died to rescue those who had sinned and broken the old agreement. Now he brings his chosen ones a new agreement with its guarantee of God's eternal blessings!

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.

Romans 9:11

Even before they were born or had done anything good or bad, the Lord told Rebekah that her older son would serve the younger one. The Lord said this to show he makes his own choices and it wasn't because of anything either of them had done.

1 Peter 4:11

If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honor to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful forever. Amen.

Romans 9:24

Whether Jews or Gentiles, we are those chosen ones,

Psalm 119:28

I am overcome with sorrow. Encourage me, as you have promised to do.

1 Corinthians 1:10

My dear friends, as a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ, I beg you to get along with each other. Don't take sides. Always try to agree in what you think.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.