The Apostle Peter's first epistle.
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Does Peter allude to the stones removed in the Maccabbean revolt?
In 1 Peter 2:4-10 (NIV) we read a comparison between Jesus as a rejected living stones, and those Peter is writing to being likewise living stones. He says that though they were once not a people, now they are a people, just as that which was once…
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What does "suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin" in 1 Peter 4:1 mean?
1 Peter 4:1: Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; (Emphasis added)
What suffering of Christ is this verse talking…
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What does "the grace of life" refer to in 1 Peter 3:7?
My question is pretty straightforward. I'm wondering what "the grace of life" refers to in this verse:
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way,
showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs
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Who is the subject in 1Pet 2:8? "They stumble at being disobedient to the word..."
They stumble at being disobedient to the word, to which also they were appointed. 1Pet 2:8
The passage is to the church -
you yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house into a holy priesthood...v5
But then,…
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What is the difference between the ungodly and sinners in 1st Peter 4:18?
I’m not quite sure I understand the difference between the ungodly and the sinner in 1st Peter 4:18. It would seem that they mean the same thing but I feel there must be a difference between the two as the sinner and ungodly are also mentioned in…
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What are the “spiritual sacrifices” in 1 Peter 2:5?
1 Peter 2:5 NASB
you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
What are the “spiritual sacrifices” Peter is referring to?
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Does Peter give an imperative in 1 Peter 2:2?
Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking,
2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,
3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
My question: "Is Peter…
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What does "unity of mind" mean in 1 Peter 3:8?
1 Peter 3:8
"Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love. a tender heart, and a humble mind". ESV My emphasis.
If Christians being of one mind is a question of doctrine, are some disagreements permissible? e.g. On the grounds…
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What is the connection between anxiety and humility in 1 Peter 5:6-7?
1 Peter 5:6-7 NASB
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
How does Peter move from humbling ourselves under God to casting…
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What saved Noah The Water or the Ark?
1Pe 3:20 BSB
who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.
How is water the instrument of which Noah was saved?
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Is Peter encouraging believers to train in apologetics in 1 Peter 3:15?
1 Peter 3:15 (ESV):
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,
What does Peter mean by "[...]…
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1 Peter 4:6a teach to dead people. NIV vs ESV
1 Peter 4:6a
New International Version
For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead
English Standard Version
For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead
Which translation is better?
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"Eternity perspective" in 1 Peter 4:6?
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate [to be] conformed
to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many
brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and
whom he called, them he also…
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Why does the 'King' or 'Emperor' come last in 1 Peter 2:17?
"Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king." 1 Peter 2:17 NKJV
The ordering here is curious: people, brotherhood, God... king/emperor. It almost feels like a progression, except if that were the case then surely the king…
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Why does Peter mention women being frightened in 1 Peter 3:6?
1 Peter 3:5-6 NASB
“For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands; just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him Lord, and you have become her children if you do…
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