Category: 1 Peter

1 Peter 1:13-21 is about the call for believers to set their hope fully on the grace to be given to them at the revelation of Jesus Christ, living holy lives as obedient children, redeemed by the precious blood of Christ as the ultimate sacrifice for sin. 13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and…

1 Peter 1:14-16 is about the call for believers to live holy lives in obedience to God, reflecting His character and shunning the ways of their former ignorance. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be…

1 Peter 3:1-17 is about encouraging wives to be respectful and loving towards their husbands, emphasizing the importance of a gentle and quiet spirit, while also calling all believers to be prepared to give a reason for their hope with gentleness and respect. 3 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even…

1 Peter 5:8-10 is about being alert and vigilant against the schemes of the devil, steadfast in faith amidst suffering, confident that after undergoing life’s trials, God will restore, strengthen, and establish believers. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him,…

1 Peter 3:15-17 is about encouraging believers to always be prepared to give a defense for their faith with gentleness and respect, even in the face of persecution or opposition, trusting in God’s righteousness and sovereignty to protect and vindicate them. 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared…

1 Peter 3:14-15 is about encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith, even in the face of persecution, while also being prepared to share the reason for their hope with gentleness and respect. 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be…

1 Peter 2:1-2 is about urging believers to rid themselves of malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander, and to crave pure spiritual milk in order to grow in their salvation through the nourishment of God’s Word. 1 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newborn…

1 Peter 3:14-18 is about the importance of standing firm in faith and righteousness, even in the face of suffering and persecution, following the example of Christ who suffered for our sins to bring us closer to God. 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear…

1 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. 4 As you come to him, a living stone…

13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Setting the Scene for 1 Peter 1:13 In 1 Peter chapter 1, the apostle Peter is writing to the early Christian communities scattered throughout Asia Minor.…