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...