1 Peter 1:21

Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

Who {G3588} by {G1223} him {G846} do believe {G4100} in {G1519} God {G2316}, that raised {G1453} him {G846} up {G1453} from {G1537} the dead {G3498}, and {G2532} gave {G1325} him {G846} glory {G1391}; that {G5620} your {G5216} faith {G4102} and {G2532} hope {G1680} might be {G1511} in {G1519} God {G2316}.

Through him you trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory; so that your trust and hope are in God.

Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.

who through him are believers in God, that raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God.

1 Peter 1:21 serves as a powerful cornerstone for Christian belief, succinctly summarizing the foundation of a believer's relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It highlights God the Father's sovereign plan of salvation, executed through the resurrection and glorification of His Son, all for the purpose of establishing and securing the faith and hope of believers.

Context

This verse concludes a foundational section in Peter's first epistle, which addresses scattered believers facing various trials and persecutions. Peter emphasizes their "lively hope" and the preciousness of their salvation, which was secured not by corruptible things like silver or gold, but by the precious blood of Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19). Verse 21 then explains why this sacrifice and the subsequent divine actions provide such a firm foundation for faith and hope, grounding it in God's ultimate power and purpose.

Key Themes

  • Belief Through Christ: The phrase "Who by him do believe in God" underscores Jesus' indispensable role as the mediator. Our access to God, our ability to truly believe and draw near to Him, is solely through Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is the means by which humanity can reconcile with a holy God.
  • God's Power in Resurrection: The verse explicitly states that God the Father "raised him up from the dead." This act of resurrection is the central pillar of Christian doctrine, validating Christ's identity as the Son of God and confirming the efficacy of His atoning sacrifice. It demonstrates God's ultimate victory over sin and death, a truth foundational to the Christian message (1 Corinthians 15:4).
  • Christ's Glorification: Following His resurrection, God "gave him glory." This refers to Christ's ascension into heaven and His exaltation to the right hand of God the Father (Ephesians 1:20). His glorification signifies the completion of His redemptive work and His supreme authority over all creation. It assures believers that Christ is not merely a historical figure, but a living, reigning Lord.
  • Foundation of Faith and Hope: The ultimate purpose of Christ's resurrection and glorification is "that your faith and hope might be in God." Peter connects these divine acts directly to the believer's assurance. Knowing that God raised and glorified Christ provides an unshakeable basis for trust and expectation. Our faith is not in a human philosophy or a fleeting feeling, but in the all-powerful God who has demonstrated His faithfulness and power through His Son. This "living hope" is secured by God's past actions and guaranteed by His future promises.

Practical Application

For believers today, 1 Peter 1:21 offers profound comfort and a clear anchor for spiritual stability. In times of doubt, trial, or uncertainty, this verse reminds us that our faith is rooted in the most powerful acts of God – the resurrection and glorification of Jesus. It encourages us to place our full confidence not in ourselves or earthly circumstances, but in God who has already demonstrated His ability to triumph over death itself. This truth empowers us to live with a confident expectation, knowing that our future is secure in God's hands and our hope is a heavenly reality.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Acts 2:24

    Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

  • Hebrews 2:9

    But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

  • John 12:44

    ¶ Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

  • Hebrews 7:25

    Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

  • Acts 2:32

    This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

  • Acts 2:33

    Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

  • 1 Peter 1:11

    Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

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