1 Peter 1:8

English Standard Version 2016

Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,

Cross References

John 20:29

Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

2 Corinthians 5:7

for we walk by faith, not by sight.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

John 16:22

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

2 Corinthians 4:18

as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

1 Peter 1:6

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,

Hebrews 11:27

By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible.

1 Peter 2:7

So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Ephesians 6:24

Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.

Philippians 1:25

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

John 14:24

Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father’s who sent me.

John 8:42

Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me.

Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.

2 Corinthians 12:4

and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter.

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!

2 Corinthians 1:22

and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

Acts 16:34

Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.

John 14:21

Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”

John 14:15

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

Matthew 10:37

Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Song of Solomon 5:16

His mouth is most sweet, and he is altogether desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:22

If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!

Song of Solomon 5:9

What is your beloved more than another beloved, O most beautiful among women? What is your beloved more than another beloved, that you thus adjure us?

Song of Solomon 1:7

Tell me, you whom my soul loves, where you pasture your flock, where you make it lie down at noon; for why should I be like one who veils herself beside the flocks of your companions?

Ephesians 3:19

and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.