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Berean Standard Bible

“For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.”

1 Peter 1:23

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Peter writes to scattered Christians in Asia Minor who were living as outsiders and facing hardship. He reminds them of their new identity, calling them to love one another deeply because of what God has done in them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

World English Bible (WEB)

having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.

King James Version (KJV)

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

American Standard Version (ASV)

having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because you have had a new birth, not from the seed of man, but from eternal seed, through the word of a living and unchanging God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

being begotten again, not out of seed corruptible, but incorruptible, through a word of God -- living and remaining -- to the age;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Siendo renacidos, no de simiente corruptible, sino de incorruptible, por la palabra de Dios, que vive y permanece para siempre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pues ustedes han nacido de nuevo, no de padres mortales, sino de la palabra de Dios que vive y permanece.

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