I Petri 1

VULGATA	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 Petrus Apostolus Jesu Christi, electis advenis dispersionis Ponti, Galatiæ, Cappadociæ, Asiæ, et Bithyniæ,	1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen sojourners of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
2 secundum præscientiam Dei Patris, in sanctificationem Spiritus, in obedientiam, et aspersionem sanguinis Jesu Christi. Gratia vobis, et pax multiplicetur.	2 in the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification by the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling with the blood of Jesus Christ: may grace and peace be yours in abundance.
3 Benedictus Deus et Pater Domini nostri Jesu Christi, qui secundum misericordiam suam magnam regeneravit nos in spem vivam, per resurrectionem Jesu Christi ex mortuis,	3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 in hæreditatem incorruptibilem, et incontaminatam, et immarcescibilem, conservatam in cælis in vobis,	4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you
5 qui in virtute Dei custodimini per fidem in salutem, paratam revelari in tempore novissimo.	5 who by the power of God are safeguarded through faith, to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time.
6 In quo exsultabis, modicum nunc si oportet contristari in variis tentationibus :	6 In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials,
7 ut probatio vestræ fidei multo pretiosior auro (quod per ignem probatur) inveniatur in laudem, et gloriam, et honorem in revelatione Jesu Christi :	7 so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
8 quem cum non videritis, diligitis : in quem nunc quoque non videntes creditis : credentes autem exsultabitis lætitia inenarrabili, et glorificata :	8 Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
9 reportantes finem fidei vestræ, salutem animarum.	9 as you attain the goal of (your) faith, the salvation of your souls.
10 De qua salute exquisierunt, atque scrutati sunt prophetæ, qui de futura in vobis gratia prophetaverunt :	10 Concerning this salvation, prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and investigated it,
11 scrutantes in quod vel quale tempus significaret in eis Spiritus Christi : prænuntians eas quæ in Christo sunt passiones, et posteriores glorias :	11 investigating the time and circumstances that the Spirit of Christ within them indicated when it testified in advance to the sufferings destined for Christ and the glories to follow them.
12 quibus revelatum est quia non sibimetipsis, vobis autem ministrabant ea quæ nunc nuntiata sunt vobis per eos qui evangelizaverunt vobis, Spiritu Sancto misso de cælo, in quem desiderant angeli prospicere.	12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you with regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who preached the good news to you (through) the holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels longed to look.
13 Propter quod succincti lumbos mentis vestræ, sobrii, perfecte sperate in eam, quæ offertur vobis, gratiam, in revelationem Jesu Christi :	13 Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
14 quasi filii obedientiæ, non configurati prioribus ignorantiæ vestræ desideriis :	14 Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance
15 sed secundum eum qui vocavit vos, Sanctum : et ipsi in omni conversatione sancti sitis :	15 but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct,
16 quoniam scriptum est : Sancti eritis, quoniam ego sanctus sum.	16 for it is written, "Be holy because I (am) holy."
17 Et si patrem invocatis eum, qui sine acceptione personarum judicat secundum uniuscujusque opus, in timore incolatus vestri tempore conversamini.	17 Now if you invoke as Father him who judges impartially according to each one's works, conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning,
18 Scientes quod non corruptibilibus, auro vel argento, redempti estis de vana vestra conversatione paternæ traditionis :	18 realizing that you were ransomed from your futile conduct, handed on by your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold
19 sed pretioso sanguine quasi agni immaculati Christi, et incontaminati :	19 but with the precious blood of Christ as of a spotless unblemished lamb.
20 præcogniti quidem ante mundi constitutionem, manifestati autem novissimis temporibus propter vos,	20 He was known before the foundation of the world but revealed in the final time for you,
21 qui per ipsum fideles estis in Deo, qui suscitavit eum a mortuis, et dedit ei gloriam, ut fides vestra et spes esset in Deo :	21 who through him believe in God who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
22 animas vestras castificantes in obedientia caritatis, in fraternitatis amore, simplici ex corde invicem diligite attentius :	22 Since you have purified yourselves by obedience to the truth for sincere mutual love, love one another intensely from a (pure) heart.
23 renati non ex semine corruptibili, sed incorruptibili per verbum Dei vivi, et permanentis in æternum :	23 You have been born anew, not from perishable but from imperishable seed, through the living and abiding word of God,
24 quia omnis caro ut fœnum : et omnis gloria ejus tamquam flos fœni : exaruit fœnum, et flos ejus decidit.	24 for: "All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flower of the field; the grass withers, and the flower wilts;
25 Verbum autem Domini manet in æternum : hoc est autem verbum, quod evangelizatum est in vos.	25 but the word of the Lord remains forever." This is the word that has been proclaimed to you.