1 Peter 1:13

God's Word

Therefore, your minds must be clear and ready for action. Place your confidence completely in what God’s kindness will bring you when Jesus Christ appears again.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:46

The Lord’s power was on Elijah. He hiked up his robe and ran ahead of Ahab until they came to Jezreel.

2 Kings 4:29

The man of God told Gehazi, “Put on a belt, take my shepherd’s staff in your hand, and go. Whenever you meet anyone, don’t stop to greet him. If he greets you, don’t stop to answer him. Lay my staff on the boy’s face.”

Job 38:3

Brace yourself like a man! I will ask you, and you will teach me.

Job 40:7

“Brace yourself like a man! I will ask you, and you will teach me.

Exodus 12:11

This is how ⌞you should be dressed when⌟ you eat it: with your belt on, your sandals on your feet, and your shepherd’s staff in your hand. You must eat it in a hurry. It is the Lord’s Passover.

Isaiah 11:5

Justice will be the belt around his waist. Faithfulness will be the belt around his hips.

Jeremiah 1:17

Brace yourself, Jeremiah! Stand up, and say to them whatever I tell you to say. Don’t be terrified in their presence, or I will make you ⌞even more⌟ terrified in their presence.

Matthew 20:4

He said to them, ‘Work in my vineyard, and I’ll give you whatever is right.’ So they went.

Luke 12:35

“Be ready for action, and have your lamps burning.

Luke 17:30

The day when the Son of Man is revealed will be like that.

Luke 17:8

No. Instead, he tells his servant, ‘Get dinner ready for me! After you serve me my dinner, you can eat yours.’

Romans 13:13

We should live decently, as people who live in the light of day. Wild parties, drunkenness, sexual immorality, promiscuity, rivalry, and jealousy cannot be part of our lives.

Romans 8:19

All creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal who his children are.

1 Corinthians 1:7

Therefore, you don’t lack any gift as you wait eagerly for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

1 Corinthians 13:13

So these three things remain: faith, hope, and love. But the best one of these is love.

Ephesians 6:14

So then, take your stand! Fasten truth around your waist like a belt. Put on God’s approval as your breastplate.

Colossians 3:4

Christ is your life. When he appears, then you, too, will appear with him in glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

It is also right for God to give all of us relief from our suffering. He will do this when the Lord Jesus is revealed, ⌞coming⌟ from heaven with his mighty angels in a blazing fire.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you must keep a clear head in everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of a missionary. Devote yourself completely to your work.

2 Timothy 4:8

The prize that shows I have God’s approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again.

Hebrews 10:35

So don’t lose your confidence. It will bring you a great reward.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is a faithful son in charge of God’s household. We are his household if we continue to have courage and to be proud of the confidence we have.

Hebrews 6:19

We have this confidence as a sure and strong anchor for our lives. This confidence goes into the ⌞holy⌟ place behind the curtain

Hebrews 9:28

Likewise, Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of humanity, and after that he will appear a second time. This time he will not deal with sin, but he will save those who eagerly wait for him.

1 Peter 1:10

The prophets carefully researched and investigated this salvation. Long ago they spoke about God’s kindness  that would come to you.

1 Peter 3:15

But dedicate your lives to Christ as Lord. Always be ready to defend your confidence ⌞in God⌟ when anyone asks you to explain it. However, make your defense with gentleness and respect.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray.

1 Peter 5:12

I’ve written this short letter to you and I’m sending it by Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother. I’ve written to encourage you and to testify that this is God’s genuine good will. Remain firmly established in it!

1 Peter 5:8

Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour.

1 John 3:3

So all people who have this confidence in Christ keep themselves pure, as Christ is pure.