Category: 1 Peter
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What does 1 Peter 3:10 really mean?
10 For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; Setting the Scene for 1 Peter 3:10 In 1 Peter chapter 3, the scene is set in a small, dimly lit room in the city of Rome. The room is filled…
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What does 1 Peter 3:1-3 really mean?
3 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—…
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What does 1 Peter 3:18 really mean?
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, Setting the Scene for 1 Peter 3:18 The scene in 1 Peter chapter 3 that this verse refers to is set in…
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What does 1 Peter 3:16 really mean?
16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. Setting the Scene for 1 Peter 3:16 In 1 Peter chapter 3, the scene unfolds in a small, dimly lit room in ancient Rome. The room is filled with a diverse…
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What does 1 Peter 3:15 really mean?
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, Setting the Scene for 1 Peter 3:15 In 1 Peter chapter 3, the scene is…
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What does 1 Peter 3:9 really mean?
9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. Setting the Scene for 1 Peter 3:9 In 1 Peter chapter 3, the scene unfolds in a small, dimly lit room in the early Christian community. The…
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What does 1 Peter 3:3 really mean?
3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— Setting the Scene for 1 Peter 3:3 In 1 Peter chapter 3, the scene is set in a humble meeting room within a small house in the ancient city of Rome. The…
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What does 1 Peter 3:7 really mean?
7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Setting the Scene for 1 Peter 3:7 In 1 Peter chapter 3, we find a scene…
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What does 1 Peter 4:12 really mean?
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. Setting the Scene for 1 Peter 4:12 In 1 Peter chapter 4, the scene is set in a small, dimly lit room in a Roman household in the city…
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What does 1 Peter 3:3-4 really mean?
3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— 4 but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. Setting the Scene…
