Version: King James Version (public domain)
1 Peter
Hope in the midst of suffering
Peter writes to Christians scattered across Asia Minor who were suffering for their faith, recalling the “lively hope” of the resurrection and calling them to an exemplary life.
Historical context
The letter says it was written from “Babylon”, a code name for Rome.
Explanation
Best-known passages
- “A lively hope” (ch. 1)
- “A royal priesthood, an holy nation” (ch. 2)
- “Casting all your care upon him” (ch. 5)