1 Peter 1:17

“And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 Peter 1:17

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons iudgeth according to euery mans worke, passe the time of your soiourning here in feare:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay {on earth;}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man's work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
- American Standard Version (1901)

And if you give the name of Father to him who, judging every man by his acts, has no respect for a man's position, then go in fear while you are on this earth:
- Basic English Bible

Since you call on a Father who judges each one's work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And if ye invoke as Father him who, without regard of persons, judges according to the work of each, pass your time of sojourn in fear,
- Darby Bible

And if you invoke as Father him who, without respect of persons, judgeth according to every one's work: converse in fear during the time of your sojourning here.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man's work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
- English Revised Version

If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for 1 Peter 1:17

Wesley's Notes for 1 Peter 1:17


1:17 Who judgeth according to every man's work - According to the tenor of his life and conversation. Pass the time of your sojourning - Your short abode on earth. In humble, loving fear - The proper companion and guard of hope.



People's Bible Notes for 1 Peter 1:17


1Pe 1:17 If ye call on the Father. In prayer and worship. All call upon him who pray. Who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work. He judges us and all men according to the deeds, not station or race. Hence, those who seek his blessings and promises show a reverential fear. That is the first reason given for being holy. Pass the time of your sojourning [here] in fear. The whole life is a period of sojourning on the earth.

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