1 Peter 1:9

• §2627Article 3 · In the Age of the ChurchRead at vatican.va

  “TWO fundamental forms express this movement: our prayer ascends in the Holy Spirit through Christ to the Father - we bless him for having blessed us;” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Eph 1:3-14; 2 Cor 1:3 7; 1 Pet 1:3-9.

Origen

• Origen, De Principiis II.8Book II

  “But perhaps this question is asked, If it be the understanding which prays and sings with the spirit, and if it be the same which receives both perfection and salvation, how is it that Peter says, “Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls?”” — editor's note: 1 Pet. i. 9.

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Clement of Alexandria

• Clement of Alexandria, The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.19Book IV

  “…though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”” — editor's note: 1 Pet. i. 6–9.

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Augustine of Hippo

• Augustine of Hippo, Tractates on the Gospel of John Tractate 86

  “To a similar purpose it is also said by his fellow-apostle Peter, “In whom, though now seeing Him not, ye believe; and in whom, when ye see Him, ye shall rejoice with a joy unspeakable and glorious: receiving the reward of faith, even the salvation of your souls.”” — editor's note: 1 Pet. i. 8, 9.

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• 2 Corinthians 11:23

  Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.19.

• Titus 2:3

  Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.19.

• Titus 2:4

  Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.19.

• Titus 2:5

  Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.19.

• Hebrews 13:4

  Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.19.

• Hebrews 13:14

  Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.19.

• Hebrews 13:15

  Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.19.

• Hebrews 13:16

  Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.19.