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1 Peter 1:6 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
Hope is the anchor that holds when feelings cannot.
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WEB · World English Bible
"Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,"
KJV · King James Version
"Wherein1722 3739 ye greatly rejoice21, though now737 for a season3641, if1487 need1163 be2076, ye are in heaviness3076 through1722 manifold4164 temptations3986:"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses season, are, heaviness, through, while the WEB renders these as you, little, while, have. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
1 Peter 1:6 in 1 Peter 1
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Peter 1:6 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Peter 1. Read the full chapter →
- v.4 to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
- v.5 who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
- v.6 Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,
- v.7 that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ —
- v.8 whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory —
Book background
About the Book of 1 Peter
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- General epistle
- Author
- Peter the apostle
- Date written
- c. 62–64 AD
- Audience
- Christians scattered across Asia Minor, facing rising persecution
- Chapters
- 5
1 Peter writes to suffering exiles — believers facing social abuse and rising state pressure — and grounds them in their identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9). It urges holiness, gentle witness, and unshakable hope because of Christ's resurrection and coming inheritance.
Setting: Written from "Babylon" (likely a code for Rome).
Key themes: suffering · hope · holiness · identity · submission
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 1 Peter 1:6
1 Peter 1:6 contains 22 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
Wherein you greatly rejoice
WYGR
- 2
though now for a little while
TNFALW
- 3
if need be
INB
- 4
you have been put to grief in various trials,
YHBPTG
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Peter 1:6
What does 1 Peter 1:6 say?
1 Peter 1:6 reads: "Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials," — from the New Testament, 1 Peter (General epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Peter 1:6 in?
1 Peter 1:6 is in the book of 1 Peter, traditionally attributed to Peter the apostle and written around c. 62–64 AD. 1 Peter is general epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to Christians scattered across Asia Minor, facing rising persecution. Best known for "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation".
What is 1 Peter 1:6 about?
1 Peter 1:6 is primarily a Bible verse about Hope. Within 1 Peter, 1 Peter writes to suffering exiles — believers facing social abuse and rising state pressure — and grounds them in their identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 1 Peter 1:6 in WEB and KJV?
1 Peter 1:6 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Wherein1722 3739 ye greatly rejoice21, though now737 for a season3641, if1487 need1163 be2076, ye are in heaviness3076 through1722 manifold4164 temptations3986:". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Peter 1:6?
1 Peter 1:6 is 22 words in the WEB translation (117 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Peter 1:6?
To memorise 1 Peter 1:6, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Peter 1:6 matter in 1 Peter?
1 Peter writes to suffering exiles — believers facing social abuse and rising state pressure — and grounds them in their identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9). It urges holiness, gentle witness, and unshakable hope because of Christ's resurrection and coming inheritance. 1 Peter 1:6 sits within this larger story — 1 Peter as a whole emphasises suffering, hope, holiness.
How can I apply 1 Peter 1:6 today?
Many readers use 1 Peter 1:6 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download 1 Peter 1:6 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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