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NASB | 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 1:2 ¶ according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be yours in increasing abundance [as you walk closely with God]. [John 14:27] |
Subject: through the spirit? |
Bible Note: Hello Seedling, You wrote: "So through the Spirit means trying our best to follow Christ by the help of the Holy Spirit. Right?" Please permit me to rephrase your question, and let me know if you agree. So, through the Spirit means that the help of the Holy Spirit causes us to strive to follow Christ. Do you see the difference? By relying on the Holy Spirit for His strength and power, we recognize our weakness and glorify Him for the gift power which He provides. James 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. God Bless, John |