1 Peter 1:20-21
What is written? (ESV)
He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
What does it say?
He (Jesus) was foreknown before creation, but was made visible in these last times for your sake, through whom you are believers in God. God raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory in order that your faith and hope are in God.
What is its immediate context?
Peter is writing to Christians in difficult times, reminding them of their calling to be holy (vs 16) and to continue in their faith of Jesus.
How 1 Peter 1:20-21 is applied across Bible answers
What was the time of Christ?
The time ('choros') of His appearing was known or appointed ("fixed"6) before Creation.
When are the Christian last days?
Peter calls the first-century manifestation of Jesus the "last times."
