1 Peter 1:8

New Century Version

You have not seen Christ, but still you love him. You cannot see him now, but you believe in him. So you are filled with a joy that cannot be explained, a joy full of glory.

Cross References

John 20:29

Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you see me. Those who believe without seeing me will be truly blessed.”

2 Corinthians 5:7

We live by what we believe, 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 while you trust in him. Then your hope will overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 11:1

Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.

John 16:22

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

2 Corinthians 4:18

We set our eyes not on what we see but on what we cannot see. What we see will last only a short time, but what we cannot see will last forever.

1 Peter 1:6

This makes you very happy, even though now for a short time different kinds of troubles may make you sad.

Hebrews 11:27

It was by faith that Moses left Egypt and was not afraid of the king’s anger. Moses continued strong as if he could see the God that no one can see.

1 Peter 2:7

This stone is worth much to you who believe. But to the people who do not believe, “the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”

Philippians 4:4

Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy.

1 Peter 5:4

Then when Christ, the Chief Shepherd, comes, you will get a glorious crown that will never lose its beauty.

Ephesians 6:24

Grace to all of you who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love that never ends.

Philippians 1:25

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

Romans 14:17

In the kingdom of God, eating and drinking are not important. The important things are living right with God, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

John 14:24

Those who do not love me do 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, because I came from God and now I am here. I did not come by my own authority; God sent me.

Philippians 3:3

We are the ones who are truly circumcised. We worship God through his Spirit, and our pride is in Christ Jesus. We do not put trust in ourselves or anything we can do,

Galatians 5:22

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

Galatians 5:6

When we are in Christ Jesus, it is not important if we 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 for words.

2 Corinthians 1:22

He put his mark on us to show that we are his, and he put his Spirit in our hearts to be a guarantee for all he has promised.

Acts 16:34

After this the jailer took Paul and Silas home and gave them food. He and his family were very happy because they now believed in God.

John 14:21

Those who know my commands and obey them are the ones who love me, and my Father will love those who love me. I will love them and will show myself to them.”

John 14:15

“If you love me, you will obey my commands.

Matthew 10:37

“Those who love their father or mother more than they love me are not worthy to be my followers. Those who love their son or daughter more than they love me are not worthy to be my followers.

Song of Solomon 5:16

His mouth is sweet to kiss, and I desire him very much. Yes, daughters of Jerusalem, this is my lover and my friend.

1 Corinthians 16:22

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

Song of Solomon 5:9

How is your lover better than other lovers, most beautiful of women? How is your lover better than other lovers? Why do you want us to promise this?

Song of Solomon 1:7

Tell me, you whom I love, where do you feed your sheep? Where do you let them rest at noon? Why should I look for you near your friend’s sheep, like a woman who wears a veil?

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 the fullness of God.