1 Peter 1:18

For you know that you were not redeemed with perishable things, such as silver and gold, from the vain way of life you inherited from your fathers;

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

In Context

17And if you address as Father the one who without partiality judges according to every man's work, then pass the time of your stay on earth in reverent fear:

19But with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

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Cross References

Matthew 15:2Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 1:14-24

Sobriety and Holiness; Exhortation to Brotherly Love. ( a. d. 66.) 13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of… Read the whole commentary →

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