Do not let your adornment be merely external—such as arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fancy clothing Truth to Learn Our outward appearance reflects the attitude of our heart. Behind the Words The word “let” is an interesting word. In English we often give this word the...
1 Peter 3:2 – Wondrous Pure Conduct
having observed your pure behavior 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, “having observed” comes from the Greek word epopteuō, which is a compound of epi, meaning “on” or “upon” and...
1 Peter 3:1 – Submission & Love
In the same way, wives be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the behavior of their wives, Truth to Learn Submission is one part of God’s plan for marriages. Behind the Words “Wives”...
1 Peter 2:25 – Soul Guardian
For you were like sheep going astray, but have now turned back 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, meaning...
1 Peter 2:24 – Sin Bearer
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 Greek word...
1 Peter 2:23 – Surrender to God
who, being reviled, did not revile in return; suffering, He did not threaten, but committing Himself to Him who judges righteously; Truth to Learn Instead of attacking our accusers, we should surrender to God. Behind the Words What does it mean to be “reviled?” This English word means “to...
1 Peter 2:22 – Silent Suffering
Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth; Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is the perfect example of patient suffering. Behind the Words The word translated “sin” is hamartia, which literally means “to miss the mark.” In our case the mark is God-like perfection. Hence, we...
1 Peter 2:21 – Exemplary Suffering
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving to you an example, that you might follow His steps: Truth to Learn We have been called by God to follow Christ’s example. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to...
1 Peter 2:20 – Patient Suffering
For what fame is it if sinning and being harshly treated, you endure it? But if doing good and suffering for it, you endure it, this finds favor with God. Truth to Learn When we patiently endure unjust punishment for having done good deeds, God is pleased. Behind the...
1 Peter 2:19 – Joyful Suffering
For this is commendable, if because of consciousness of God one endures grief, suffering unjustly. Truth to Learn We should rejoice when we suffer for doing what is good. Behind the Words “Commendable” is translated from the Greek word charis, which is derived from the verb chairō, meaning “to...
1 Peter 2:18 – Submit to Bosses
Servants, be submissive to your masters in all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the crooked. Truth to Learn Submission to others is necessary, but not always easy. Behind the Words The word translated “servants” is the Greek word oiketēs, which means “one of...
1 Peter 2:17 – Christ-like Behavior
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. Truth to Learn Treating others respectfully is not an option for Christians; we are commanded to do it! Jesus Christ is our example. Behind the Words The word translated “honor” is timaō, which means “to place a value...
1 Peter 2:16 – Free to Submit
as free, yet not having freedom as a cloak of evil, but as bondservants of God. Truth to Learn We are free from the penalty of sin, but we are God’s servants. Behind the Words The word translated “free” is eleutheros, meaning “unrestrained” or “able to move about freely.”...
1 Peter 2:15 – Good Works = God’s Glory
For this is the will of God, doing good to silence the ignorance of foolish men; Truth to Learn God will use our good works to bring glory to Himself. Behind the Words The word translated “will” is thelēma, meaning “a desire or disposition toward something,” but it also...
1 Peter 2:14 – All Authorities
or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who are doing good. Truth to Learn We are to submit to all authorities over us at all times, not just when it is convenient, or when we...
1 Peter 2:13 – Submit to Authority
Submit yourselves to every institution of man for the Lord's sake, whether to the king as being supreme, Truth to Learn We are to submit to whatever government we might live under. Behind the Words The word translated “submit” is hupotassō, a compound word made up of hupo, meaning...