1Pe 1:5-6 | RWP | e4.org | By the power of God ( εν δυναμε θεου ). No other δυναμις (power) like this ( ). Are guarded ( φρουρουμενους ). Present (continuous process) passive articular ( τους ) participle of φρουρεω , to garrison, old verb (from φρουρος sentinel), a military term ( ; ), used of God's love ( ) as here. "The inheritance is kept; the heirs are guarded" (Bengel). Through faith ( δια πιστεως ). Intermediate agency ( δια ), the immediate being ( εν , in, by) God's power. Unto a salvation ( εις σωτηριαν ). Deliverance is the goal ( εις ) of the process and final salvation here, consummation as in , from σωτηρ (Saviour, from σωζω , to save). Ready ( ετοιμην ). Prepared awaiting God's will ( ; ). To be revealed ( αποκαλυφθηνα ). First aorist passive infinitive of αποκαλυπτω , to unveil. Cf. for φανεροω (to manifest) in this sense. In the last time ( εν καιρω εσχατω ). This precise phrase nowhere else, but similar ones in ; ; ; ; ; ; ; . Hort translates it here "in a season of extremity," but it is usually taken to refer to the Day of Judgment. That day no one knows, Jesus said.

‏ 1 Peter 1:5-6

By the power of God ( εν δυναμε θεου ). No other δυναμις (power) like this (Col 1:3).

Are guarded ( φρουρουμενους ). Present (continuous process) passive articular ( τους ) participle of φρουρεω, to garrison, old verb (from φρουρος sentinel), a military term (Ac 9:24; 2Co 11:32), used of God's love (Php 4:7) as here. "The inheritance is kept; the heirs are guarded" (Bengel).

Through faith ( δια πιστεως ). Intermediate agency ( δια ), the immediate being ( εν, in, by) God's power.

Unto a salvation ( εις σωτηριαν ). Deliverance is the goal ( εις ) of the process and final salvation here, consummation as in 1Th 5:8, from σωτηρ (Saviour, from σωζω, to save).

Ready ( ετοιμην ). Prepared awaiting God's will (Ga 3:23; Ro 8:18).

To be revealed ( αποκαλυφθηνα ). First aorist passive infinitive of αποκαλυπτω, to unveil. Cf. Col 3:4 for φανεροω (to manifest) in this sense.

In the last time ( εν καιρω εσχατω ). This precise phrase nowhere else, but similar ones in Joh 6:39; Ac 2:17; Jas 5:3; 2Ti 3:1; 2Pe 3:3; He 1:2; Jude 1:18; 1Jo 2:18. Hort translates it here "in a season of extremity," but it is usually taken to refer to the Day of Judgment. That day no one knows, Jesus said.

Wherein ( εν ω ). This translation refers the relative ω to καιρω, but it is possible to see a reference to Χριστου (verse 3) or to θεου (verse 5) or even to the entire content of verses 3-5. Either makes sense, though possibly καιρω is correct.

Ye greatly rejoice ( αγαλλιασθε ). Present middle indicative (rather than imperative) of αγαλλιαομα, late verb from αγαλλομα, to rejoice, only in LXX, N.T., and ecclesiastical literature as in Mt 5:12.

Now for a little while ( ολιγον αρτ ). Accusative case of time ( ολιγον ) probably as in Mr 6:31, though it can be used of space (to a small extent) as in Lu 5:3.

If need be ( ε δεον ). Present active neuter singular participle of δε (it is necessary). Some MSS. have εστιν after δεον (periphrastic construction). Condition of first class.

Though ye have been put to grief ( λυπηθεντες ). First aorist passive participle (concessive circumstantial use) of λυπεω, to make sorrowful (from λυπη, sorrow), old and common verb. See 2Co 6:10.

In manifold temptations ( εν ποικιλοις πειρασμοις ). Just the phrase in Jas 1:2, which see for discussion. "Trials" clearly right here as there. Seven N.T. writers use ποικιλος (varied).