New International Version and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, New Living Translation and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. English Standard Version to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, Berean Standard Bible and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, Berean Literal Bible into an inheritance imperishable and undefiled and unfading, being kept in the heavens for you⁺, King James Bible To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, New King James Version to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, New American Standard Bible to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, NASB 1995 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, NASB 1977 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, Legacy Standard Bible to obtain an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and unfading, having been kept in heaven for you, Amplified Bible [born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, Berean Annotated Bible and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you⁺, Christian Standard Bible and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. Holman Christian Standard Bible and into an inheritance that is imperishable, uncorrupted, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. American Standard Version unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Contemporary English Version God has something stored up for you in heaven, where it will never decay or be ruined or disappear. English Revised Version unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, GOD'S WORD® Translation We have been born into a new life which has an inheritance that can't be destroyed or corrupted and can't fade away. That inheritance is kept in heaven for you, Good News Translation and so we look forward to possessing the rich blessings that God keeps for his people. He keeps them for you in heaven, where they cannot decay or spoil or fade away. International Standard Version and to an inheritance kept in heaven for you that can't be destroyed, corrupted, or changed. NET Bible that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you, New Heart English Bible to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does not fade away, reserved in Heaven for you, Webster's Bible Translation To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Weymouth New Testament to an inheritance imperishable, undefiled and unfading, which has been reserved in Heaven for you, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, World English Bible to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto an incorruptible inheritance, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved for you in the heavens, Berean Literal Bible into an inheritance imperishable and undefiled and unfading, being kept in the heavens for you⁺, Young's Literal Translation to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in the heavens for you, Smith's Literal Translation To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, kept in the heavens for us, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleUnto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that can not fade, reserved in heaven for you, Catholic Public Domain Version unto an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, which is reserved for you in heaven. New American Bible to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you New Revised Standard Version and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, that does not fade away, and is prepared in heaven for you, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And to an inheritance which is indestructible, undefiled and unfading, prepared for you in Heaven, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentin respect to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for us, Godbey New Testament unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and never fading, having been kept in the heavens unto you, Haweis New Testament for an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in the heavens for you, Mace New Testament in the enjoyment of a state, that can never change or decay, a state reserv'd in heaven for us, Weymouth New Testament to an inheritance imperishable, undefiled and unfading, which has been reserved in Heaven for you, Worrell New Testament to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading; kept in Heaven for you, Worsley New Testament to an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A Living Hope3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, 5who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.… Cross References into an inheritance Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, Hebrews 9:15 Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. Acts 20:32 And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. that is imperishable, 1 Corinthians 15:42 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. 1 Corinthians 15:52 in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:53 For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. undefiled, Hebrews 7:26 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Ephesians 5:27 and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. and unfading, 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” James 1:11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. reserved in heaven for you, Colossians 1:5 the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel John 14:2-3 In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? / And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. Matthew 6:20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:19-20 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Treasury of Scripture To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for you, an. 1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Acts 20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. incorruptible. 1 Corinthians 9:25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 1 Corinthians 15:52-54 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed… undefiled. Revelation 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life. fadeth. 1 Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. Isaiah 40:7,8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass… Ezekiel 47:12 And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine. reserved. Psalm 31:19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Colossians 1:5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; Colossians 3:3,4 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God… for you. Jump to Previous Fade Fadeth Fair Heaven Heavens Heritage Holy Imperishable Incorruptible Inheritance Kept New Obtain Perish Reserved Spoil Undefiled Unfading WaitingJump to Next Fade Fadeth Fair Heaven Heavens Heritage Holy Imperishable Incorruptible Inheritance Kept New Obtain Perish Reserved Spoil Undefiled Unfading Waiting1 Peter 1 1. Peter praises God for his manifold spiritual graces;10. showing that the salvation in Christ the fulfillment of prophesy; 13. and exhorts them accordingly to be holy. and into an inheritance Believers receive a lasting inheritance through their adoption as God’s children. Unlike Israel’s allotted land in Canaan, this inheritance belongs to the coming heavenly kingdom and is secured through Christ. Eph 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own,… that is imperishable, It cannot be destroyed, exhausted, or diminished. Earthly possessions and kingdoms pass away, but what God has prepared for His people endures forever. 1Co 15:42 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead:… undefiled, Nothing sinful, corrupt, or ceremonially unclean can stain it. It reflects the holiness of God and remains untouched by the fallen condition of the present world. Heb 7:26 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy,… and unfading, Its glory never withers or loses its worth. It will remain as full and radiant in eternity as when it is first received. 1Pe 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, … reserved in heaven for you, God keeps this inheritance secure in His presence until the day believers enter into it. Its safety does not depend on earthly circumstances but on God’s faithfulness and the completed work of Christ. Col 1:5 the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up… Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterThe apostle of Jesus Christ, traditionally believed to be the author of this epistle. He writes to encourage believers who are experiencing trials. 2. Believers in Asia Minor The recipients of Peter's letter, who were facing persecution and needed reassurance of their faith and hope in Christ. 3. Heaven The place where the inheritance is reserved, representing the ultimate destination and hope for believers. Teaching Points The Nature of Our InheritanceOur inheritance is described as imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. This emphasizes its eternal and unchanging nature, contrasting with earthly inheritances that can decay or be lost. Security in Christ The inheritance is "reserved in heaven for you," highlighting the security and assurance believers have in Christ. It is kept safe by God, beyond the reach of earthly corruption. Living with Eternal Perspective Understanding the nature of our heavenly inheritance should influence how we live our daily lives, encouraging us to focus on eternal values rather than temporary worldly gains. Encouragement in Trials Knowing that our inheritance is secure can provide comfort and strength during times of trial and persecution, reminding us that our ultimate reward is with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Peter 1:4?2. How does 1 Peter 1:4 describe our inheritance in Christ? 3. What does "imperishable, undefiled, and unfading" mean for our eternal hope? 4. How can we live daily with the assurance of our heavenly inheritance? 5. Compare 1 Peter 1:4 with Matthew 6:19-20 on storing treasures in heaven. 6. How does the promise in 1 Peter 1:4 encourage perseverance in trials? 7. What does "an inheritance incorruptible" in 1 Peter 1:4 mean for believers today? 8. How does 1 Peter 1:4 challenge the concept of earthly wealth and possessions? 9. In what ways does 1 Peter 1:4 provide hope for eternal life? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 1? (4) To an inheritance.--This is structurally parallel to and explanatory of, the clause "into a living hope" We are, as the saying is, born to an estate. This notion of an "inheritance," or property, that we have come in for, is particularly Hebrew, occurring very frequently in the Old Testament. The Pontine dispersion had lost their "inheritance" in Palestine, but there is a better in store for them. Incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away.--Exuberant description of the excellencies of the new Canaan. The first epithet contrasts its imperishable nature (see Romans 1:23; 2Timothy 1:10) with the fleeting tenure of the earthly Canaan. The second speaks of its freedom from pollutions such as desecrated the first "Holy Land." Perhaps it may specially mean that the new Holy Land will never be profaned by Gentile incursions and tyrannies. The third, and most poetical of all (which is only found besides in Wisdom Of Solomon 6:12), conveys the notion of the unchanging beauty of that land--no winter ill the inheritance to which the Resurrection brings us (Song of Solomon 2:11). Reserved--The perfect tense, which hath been reserved unto you, i.e., either in the temporal sense--"kept all this while until you came," or "with a view to you." (Comp. Hebrews 11:40.) He now adds explicitly that it is no earthly, but a heavenly possession. . . . Verse 4. - To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away. The Christian's hope maketh not ashamed. The inheritance is sure; it is better than the inheritance promised to Abraham; for it is(1) incorruptible. All things earthly have in themselves the seeds of decay and death; but "when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption," the redeemed of the Lord shall receive a kingdom that cannot be moved, where "neither moth nor rust doth corrupt." (2) It is undefiled. The inheritance of Israel was defiled (Leviticus 18:27, 28), but into the heavenly inheritance entereth not "anything that defileth" (Revelation 21:27). (3) It fadeth not away. "The grass withereth, the flower falleth away;" it is not so in the "land that is very far off." The crown reserved for its blessed inhabitants is an amaranth wreath (comp. Wisd. 6:13 and 1 Peter 5:4, where see note). There are no tendencies to corruption there, no possibilities of defilement, not even that fading which must pass over the fairest things of earth. Reserved in heaven for you. The many mansions in our Father's house have been kept from the beginning, and still are kept for his elect; Satan cannot rob them of it, as he robbed man of the earthly paradise. Some of the Greek commentators find in the words, "in heaven," an argument against the millenarians. Some manuscripts read "for us," but the received reading is best supported. St. Peter passes from one person to another, as St. Paul often does, sometimes addressing his readers directly, sometimes including himself among them. 1 Peter 1:4 piles up four vivid words to drive home one truth: God’s children possess a future that is secure, pure, and eternal. Unlike anything on earth, our heavenly inheritance will never decay, never be spoiled by sin, never lose its brilliance, and can never be taken away. This certainty fuels present hope and steadfast living while we await the day we step into all that the Father has reserved for us.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [and] intoεἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. an inheritance [that is] κληρονομίαν (klēronomian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2817: From kleronomos; heirship, i.e. a patrimony or a possession. imperishable, ἄφθαρτον (aphtharton) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 862: Indestructible, imperishable, incorruptible; hence: immortal. Undecaying. undefiled, ἀμίαντον (amianton) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 283: Undefiled, untainted, free from contamination. Unsoiled, i.e. pure. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. unfading, ἀμάραντον (amaranton) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 263: Unfading, enduring. Unfading, i.e. perpetual. reserved τετηρημένην (tetērēmenēn) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5083: From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. heaven οὐρανοῖς (ouranois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. for εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 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