1 Peter 1:2
Context1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling 1 with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure! 2
1 Peter 1:13
Context1:13 Therefore, get your minds ready for action 3 by being fully sober, and set your hope 4 completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 5
1 sn For obedience and for sprinkling indicates the purpose of their choice or election by God.
2 tn Grk “be multiplied to you.”
3 tn Grk “binding up the loins of your mind,” a figure of speech drawn from the Middle Eastern practice of gathering up long robes around the waist to prepare for work or action.
4 tn Grk “having bound up…, being sober, set your hope…”