1 Peter 1:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

You have not seen Christ, but still you love him. You can’t see him now, but you believe in him. You are filled with a wonderful and heavenly joy that cannot be explained.

Cross References

John 20:29

Jesus said to him, “You believe because you see me. Great blessings belong to the people who believe without seeing me!”

2 Corinthians 5:7

We live by what we believe will happen, not by what we can see.

Romans 15:13

I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace as you trust in him. Then you will have more and more hope, and it will flow out of you by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 11:1

Faith is what makes real the things we hope for. It is proof of what we cannot see.

John 16:22

It is the same with you. Now you are sad, but I will see you again, and you will be happy. You will have a joy that no one can take away.

2 Corinthians 4:18

So we think about what we cannot see, not what we see. What we see lasts only a short time, and what we cannot see will last forever.

1 Peter 1:6

I know the thought of that is exciting, even if you must suffer through different kinds of troubles for a short time now.

Hebrews 11:27

Moses left Egypt because he had faith. He was not afraid of the king’s anger. He continued strong as if he could see the God no one can see.

1 Peter 2:7

So, that stone brings honor for you who believe. But for those who don’t believe he is “the stone that the builders refused to accept, which became the most important stone.” Psalm 118:22

Philippians 4:4

Always be filled with joy in the Lord. I will say it again. Be filled with joy.

1 Peter 5:4

Then when Christ the Ruling Shepherd comes, you will get a crown—one that will be glorious and never lose its beauty.

Ephesians 6:24

God’s grace to all of you who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love that never ends.

Philippians 1:25

I am sure of this, so I know that I will stay here and be with you to help you grow and have joy in your faith.

Romans 14:17

In God’s kingdom, what we eat and drink is not important. Here is what is important: a right way of life, peace, and joy—all from the Holy Spirit.

John 14:24

But anyone who does not love me does not obey my teaching. This teaching that you hear is not really mine. It is from my Father who sent me.

John 8:42

Jesus said to them, “If God were really your Father, you would love me. I came from God, and now I am here. I did not come by my own authority. God sent me.

Philippians 3:3

But we are the ones who have the true circumcision—we who worship God through his Spirit. We don’t trust in ourselves or anything we can do. We take pride only in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit that the Spirit produces in a person’s life is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 5:6

When someone belongs to Christ Jesus, it is not important if they are circumcised or not. The important thing is faith—the kind of faith that works through love.

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for his gift that is too wonderful to describe.

2 Corinthians 1:22

He put his mark on us to show that we are his. Yes, he put his Spirit in our hearts as the first payment that guarantees all that he will give us.

Acts 16:34

After this the jailer took Paul and Silas home and gave them some food. All the people were very happy because they now believed in God.

John 14:21

Those who really love me are the ones who not only know my commands but also obey them. My Father will love such people, and I will love them. I will make myself known to them.”

John 14:15

“If you love me, you will do what I command.

Matthew 10:37

“Those who love their father or mother more than they love me are not worthy of me. And those who love their son or daughter more than they love me are not worthy of me.

Song of Solomon 5:16

Yes, women of Jerusalem, my lover is everything I desire. His mouth is the sweetest of all. This is my lover; this is my darling.

1 Corinthians 16:22

If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be separated from God—lost forever! Come, O Lord!

Song of Solomon 5:9

Beautiful woman, how is your lover different from other lovers? Is your lover better than other lovers? Is that why you ask us to make this promise?

Song of Solomon 1:7

I love you with all my soul! Tell me, where do you feed your sheep? Where do you lay them down at noon? I should come to be with you or I will be like a hired woman caring for the sheep of your friends.

Ephesians 3:19

Christ’s love is greater than anyone can ever know, but I pray that you will be able to know that love. Then you can be filled with everything God has for you.