1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ suffered! He suffered quietly, for your sake. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 3:17 – Good Suffering
1 Peter 3:17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Truth to Learn Sometimes God chooses to have us suffer even when we are doing what we know is right. Behind the Words “Better” is translated from...
1 Peter 3:16 – A Good Conscience
1 Peter 3:16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. Truth to Learn Having a good conscience allows us to be a powerful witness. Behind the Words The word translated “conscience” is suneidēsis, which is...
1 Peter 3:15 – Godly Fear
1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; Truth to Learn Standing firm in your faith is more important than giving...
1 Peter 1:14 – Unlikely Suffering
1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled." Truth to Learn We probably won’t suffer for behaving the way God expects us to. But if we do, we are fortunate, and we...
1 Peter 3:13 – Zealous Followers
1 Peter 3:13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? Truth to Learn The real lesson for today is, let us live our lives as examples of the goodness of God, knowing that He is watching over us. In doing so,...
1 Peter 3:12 – Blessing Eyes, Condemning Face
1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the lord is against those who do evil." Truth to Learn God is watching over and listening to His righteous children, but He frowns on...
1 Peter 3:11 – In Pursuit of Peace
1 Peter 3:11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. Truth to Learn Peter commands us to turn completely away from evil, doing good instead. He also admonishes us to pursue peace with a vengeance. Behind the Words The words “turn...
1 Peter 3:10 – Innocent Language
1 Peter 3:10 For "He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Truth to Learn The way we speak and the things we say will have an effect on the way we live. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 3:9 – Blessings for Insults
1 Peter 3:9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. Truth to Learn The proper response when someone insults you is to bless them. Behind the Words The word translated...
1 Peter 3:8 – Christ-Like Attributes
1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; Truth to Learn God has specific expectations regarding how we are to treat each other. Behind the Words The construction of this verse is very interesting. He...
1 Peter 3:7 – Understanding Co-Heirs
1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. Truth to Learn Though our wives are our equal, joint heirs of God,...
1 Peter 3:6 – Sarah’s Example
1 Peter 3:6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror. Truth to Learn Sarah is Peter’s example of a wife who is submissive to her husband. Behind the Words The word translated “obeyed” is the...
1 Peter 3:5 – Exemplary Holy Women
1 Peter 3:5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, Truth to Learn The example of proper adornment is in the Old Testament women. Behind the Words The Greek word hagiai, is translated here...
1 Peter 3:4 – Great Inward Value
1 Peter 3:4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. Truth to Learn God places great value on a humble and quiet spirit. Behind the Words The expression,...
1 Peter 3:3 – Simple Adornment
1 Peter 3:3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel Truth to Learn Our outward appearance reflects the attitude of our heart. Behind the Words The word translated “adornment” is the Greek word kosmos. This is the same word that...
1 Peter 3:2 – Wondrous Pure Conduct
1 Peter 3:2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. Truth to Learn The pure lifestyle of a God-fearing woman is a thing of wonder to behold. Behind the Words The phrase, “when they observe” comes from the Greek word epopteuō, which is a compound of epi, meaning...
1 Peter 3:1 – Submission & Love
1 Peter 3:1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, Truth to Learn Submission is one part of God’s plan for marriages. Behind the Words “Wives” is...
1 Peter 2:25 – Soul Guardian
1 Peter 2:25 For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Truth to Learn Not only is God our Shepherd, He is the guardian of our soul. Behind the Words “Going astray” is translated from a form of planaō,...
1 Peter 2:24 – Sin Bearer
1 Peter 2:24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed. Truth to Learn Christ took our sins to the cross to pay the price for them. Behind the Words The...