1 Peter 1:21
Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Original Language Analysis
τὴν
Who
G3588
τὴν
Who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δι'
by
G1223
δι'
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
2 of 24
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 24
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
πιστεύοντας
do believe
G4100
πιστεύοντας
do believe
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
4 of 24
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
εἰς
in
G1519
εἰς
in
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
5 of 24
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
θεόν
God
G2316
θεόν
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
6 of 24
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
τὴν
Who
G3588
τὴν
Who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐγείραντα
that raised
G1453
ἐγείραντα
that raised
Strong's:
G1453
Word #:
8 of 24
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
9 of 24
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἐκ
from
G1537
ἐκ
from
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
10 of 24
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
δόξαν
glory
G1391
δόξαν
glory
Strong's:
G1391
Word #:
13 of 24
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
14 of 24
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
δόντα
gave
G1325
δόντα
gave
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
15 of 24
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
ὥστε
that
G5620
ὥστε
that
Strong's:
G5620
Word #:
16 of 24
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
τὴν
Who
G3588
τὴν
Who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πίστιν
faith
G4102
πίστιν
faith
Strong's:
G4102
Word #:
18 of 24
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
20 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Acts 2:24Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.Hebrews 2:9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.John 12:44Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.Hebrews 7:25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.Ephesians 1:15Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,1 Peter 3:22Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
Historical Context
For first-century believers facing persecution and martyrdom, Christ's resurrection and glorification provided hope that their own suffering would end in vindication and glory. Jewish readers familiar with messianic expectations found confirmation that Jesus fulfilled prophecies. Gentile converts learned that Christianity wasn't myth (like pagan religions) but historical reality—Christ genuinely died and rose. Early creedal formulas emphasized resurrection (Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4), making it Christianity's cornerstone truth.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's resurrection provide objective foundation for your faith rather than mere subjective feelings?
- In what ways does knowing God exalted Christ encourage your hope during present trials?
Analysis & Commentary
Peter describes believers' new relationship to God through Christ. "Who by him do believe in God" (tous di' autou pistous eis theon)—Christ is the means/mediator through whom believers access faith in God. No one comes to the Father except through Christ (John 14:6). The dual description of God follows: He "raised him up from the dead" (ton egeiranta auton ek nekrōn)—God the Father resurrected Christ, vindicating His claims and accomplishing salvation. He "gave him glory" (kai doxan autō donta)—exalted Christ to supreme position (Philippians 2:9-11). The purpose clause: "that your faith and hope might be in God" (hōste tēn pistin hymōn kai elpida einai eis theon)—resurrection and exaltation provide objective foundation for believers' subjective faith and hope.