1 Peter 1:4

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

Cross-reference

1 Peter 5:4 Parallel

1 Peter 5:4 promises an unfading crown of glory, using the same word for 'unfading' applied to the inheritance here.

Ephesians 1:18 speaks of the riches of God's glorious inheritance in the saints, paralleling the inheritance kept in heaven here.

Revelation 21:27 emphasizes that nothing unclean enters heaven — directly aligning with the inheritance being 'undefiled' here.

James 1:11 Contrast

James 1:11 describes the fading of wealth and beauty — contrasting sharply with the unfading inheritance described here.

Hebrews 9:15 also speaks of an eternal inheritance through Christ's mediation, reinforcing the heavenly, secured nature of this inheritance.

2 Timothy 4:8 speaks of a crown of righteousness laid up for those who love Christ's appearing — another image of the same heavenly reward.

Colossians 1:12 gives thanks for being qualified to share in the inheritance of the saints, echoing the inheritance kept in heaven.

Colossians 1:5 describes hope stored in heaven — the same heavenly treasure as the imperishable inheritance here.

Psalm 31:19 Parallel

Psalm 31:19 speaks of God's goodness stored up for those who fear him — directly paralleling the inheritance kept in heaven here.

Ephesians 1:14 calls the Spirit the guarantee of our inheritance until we possess it, matching the inheritance kept in heaven.

Ephesians 1:11 states believers have obtained an inheritance in Christ, directly paralleling the inheritance kept in heaven here.

1 Corinthians 15:52-54 describes the transformation from perishable to imperishable at resurrection, matching the quality of this inheritance.

In 1 Corinthians 9:25, Paul contrasts perishable earthly crowns with the imperishable crown — directly echoing the imperishable inheritance here.

Acts 20:32 Related theme

Acts 20:32 commends believers to God's word that gives the inheritance among the sanctified, echoing the inheritance kept in heaven.

Matthew 25:34 speaks of inheriting the kingdom prepared from creation, directly paralleling the inheritance kept in heaven here.

Isaiah 40:7 Contrast

Isaiah 40:7 describes human glory fading like grass — the opposite of this inheritance that is unfading and imperishable.

Isaiah 40:8 Parallel

Isaiah 40:8 affirms that God's word endures forever — a parallel to the eternal, unfading nature of this inheritance.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:14, the calling through the gospel leads to obtaining glory — directly connecting to the inheritance kept in heaven.

Psalm 37:18 Parallel

Psalm 37:18 says the blameless have a heritage that remains forever — echoing the imperishable, unfading inheritance promised here.

James 5:2 Contrast

James 5:2 contrasts with this inheritance: earthly riches rot and are moth-eaten, unlike the imperishable one.

James 2:5 Parallel

James 2:5 calls believers heirs of the kingdom promised to those who love God — directly parallel to the inheritance here.

Psalm 73:24 Parallel

In Psalm 73:24, the psalmist looks forward to being received into glory—this inheritance is that heavenly glory kept for believers.

Hebrews 12:28 describes an unshakable kingdom — a parallel to the imperishable, unfading inheritance promised.

Hebrews 10:34 contrasts plundered earthly property with a better, abiding possession — echoing the imperishable inheritance here.

Hebrews 1:14 speaks of those who will inherit salvation — the same inheritance that is kept in heaven for believers.

Titus 1:2 Parallel

Titus 1:2 grounds this inheritance in God's promise of eternal life before time began — the same hope.

1 Timothy 6:19 describes storing up treasure for the future, a parallel to the imperishable inheritance, emphasizing eternal security.

Romans 8:17 Parallel

In Romans 8:17, believers are fellow heirs with Christ — the same inheritance 1 Peter calls imperishable is what we inherit as God's children.

Matthew 6:20 instructs laying up treasures in heaven—this inheritance is exactly that, imperishable and unfading.

In Philippians 3:20, believers' citizenship is in heaven — the same location where our imperishable inheritance is kept.

In Philippians 3:14, the prize of the upward call is the same heavenly inheritance that is imperishable and kept for us.

Mark 10:21 Parallel

Mark 10:21 promises treasure in heaven to those who follow Jesus—this inheritance is that treasure, kept in heaven.

In 2 Corinthians 5:1, the eternal heavenly dwelling is the same kind of inheritance kept in heaven for believers.

In 1 Corinthians 15:42, the resurrection body is imperishable — the same quality as the inheritance reserved in heaven.

Romans 6:23 Related theme

In Romans 6:23, eternal life is God's gift — the imperishable inheritance 1 Peter describes is this very eternal life.

Colossians 3:4 connects Christ's appearing with believers' glory — the same future hope as the inheritance awaiting revelation.

Colossians 3:3 says believers' lives are hidden with Christ — similar to the inheritance kept safe in heaven.

Ezekiel 47:12 describes trees with leaves that never wither — an image of unfailing life, similar to the unfading quality of this inheritance.

Acts 26:18 Related theme

Acts 26:18 describes receiving a place among the sanctified, akin to the inheritance kept in heaven for believers.

Revelation 21:7 promises heritage to overcomers, echoing the imperishable inheritance described here as kept in heaven.

Psalm 47:4 Related theme

In Psalm 47:4, God chooses an inheritance for His people—here that inheritance is imperishable and kept in heaven.