1 Peter 1:8

New American Standard Bible 2020

and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

Cross References

Song of Solomon 1:7

“Tell me, you whom my soul loves, Where do you pasture your flock, Where do you have it lie down at noon? For why should I be like one who veils herself Beside the flocks of your companions?”

Song of Solomon 5:16

“His mouth is full of sweetness. And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, You daughters of Jerusalem.”

Song of Solomon 5:9

¶“What kind of beloved is your beloved, O most beautiful among women? What kind of beloved is your beloved, That you make us swear in this way?”

Matthew 10:37

“The one who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and the one who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

John 14:15

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

John 14:21

The one who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and the one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will reveal Myself to him.”

John 14:24

The one who does not love Me does not follow My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father’s who sent Me.

John 16:22

Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one is going to take your joy away from you.

John 20:29

Jesus *said to him, “Because you have seen Me, have you now believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.”

John 8:42

Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I came forth from God and am here; for I have not even come on My own, but He sent Me.

Acts 16:34

And he brought them into his house and set food before them, and was overjoyed, since he had become a believer in God together with his whole household.

Romans 14:17

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

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

1 Corinthians 16:22

If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha!

2 Corinthians 1:22

who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a pledge.

2 Corinthians 12:4

was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which a man is not permitted to speak.

2 Corinthians 4:18

while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

2 Corinthians 5:7

for we walk by faith, not by sight—

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

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 means anything, but faith working through love.

Ephesians 3:19

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

Ephesians 6:24

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

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,

Philippians 3:3

for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and take pride in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh,

Philippians 4:4

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

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:27

By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he persevered, as though seeing Him who is unseen.

1 Peter 1:6

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

1 Peter 2:7

This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for unbelievers, “A stone which the builders rejected, This became the chief cornerstone,”

1 Peter 5:4

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