1 Peter 1:25

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

But {G1161} the word {G4487} of the Lord {G2962} endureth {G3306} for {G1519} ever {G165}. And {G1161} this {G5124} is {G2076} the word {G4487} which {G3588} by the gospel is preached {G2097} unto {G1519} you {G5209}.

but the Word of Adonai lasts forever.

Moreover, this Word is the Good News which has been proclaimed to you.

but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you.

1 Peter 1:25 declares the eternal nature and enduring power of God's message, specifically connecting it to the good news of the gospel preached to believers. This verse serves as a foundational truth for Christian faith, emphasizing the reliability and permanence of divine revelation in contrast to the fleeting realities of the world.

Context

This verse concludes a powerful section in 1 Peter where the apostle highlights the glorious reality of the believer's salvation and new birth. Peter has just quoted from Isaiah 40:6-8 in 1 Peter 1:24, stating that "All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away." This stark contrast between the temporary nature of human life and glory sets the stage for the enduring truth of God's word. Peter connects this to the "new birth" which is "by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever" (1 Peter 1:23).

Key Themes

  • The Enduring Nature of God's Word: The central message is the eternal permanence of God's spoken word. Unlike human promises, fleeting trends, or the perishable nature of life itself, God's word stands forever. This provides immense security and stability for believers. This echoes other biblical declarations, such as Christ's own words that "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away" (Matthew 24:35).
  • The Gospel as God's Eternal Word: Peter explicitly identifies "the word of the Lord" that endures forever with "the gospel which is preached unto you." This means the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ is not a temporary fad or a human invention, but a divine, eternal truth. It is the very message of God's enduring faithfulness and power to save.
  • Contrast with Human Frailty: The verse powerfully contrasts human mortality and the transient nature of earthly glory with the unchangeable and everlasting character of God's revelation. This highlights where true hope and stability are found.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "word of the Lord" (Greek: rhema Kyriou or logos Kyriou) in this context refers to God's revealed message, particularly the gospel. While logos often emphasizes the complete divine reason or revelation (as in John 1:1), and rhema can refer to a specific utterance, here they both point to the comprehensive truth of God's communication to humanity. The concept of "endureth for ever" (Greek: menei eis ton aiona) strongly emphasizes its everlasting, unchanging quality, drawing a direct link to the Septuagint translation of Isaiah 40:8.

Practical Application

For believers today, 1 Peter 1:25 offers profound assurance and a solid foundation for faith. In a world characterized by constant change, uncertainty, and shifting truths, the knowledge that God's word is eternal provides an anchor for the soul. It encourages us to:

  • Trust in God's Promises: If the Word itself endures forever, then every promise and truth contained within it is equally reliable.
  • Build on a Firm Foundation: Our faith is not built on human wisdom or fleeting ideologies, but on the unshakeable, eternal truth of God's gospel.
  • Share the Enduring Hope: Knowing that the gospel is the eternal word of God motivates us to share this lasting truth with others, offering them an imperishable hope that contrasts with the perishability of all else.

This verse reminds us that the message of salvation we have received is not temporary but is grounded in the eternal nature of God Himself.

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.

  • Isaiah 40:8

    The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

  • Matthew 5:18

    For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

  • Psalms 119:89

    ¶ LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:1

    ¶ Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;

  • 1 Corinthians 15:4

    And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

  • 1 John 1:1

    ¶ That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;

  • Psalms 102:12

    ¶ But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.
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