2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Truth to Learn Peace with God comes from complete knowledge of Him. Behind the Words The word translated “be … in abundance” is plēthunō, which is derived from plēthō, meaning...
2 Peter 1:1 – Humble Greetings
2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: Truth to Learn Peter humbly greets all Christians who read this letter. Behind the Words “Servant” is...
1 Peter 5:14 – Hugs and Peace
1 Peter 5:14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen. Truth to Learn Peter encourages brotherly love and offers peace to all Christians. Behind the Words “Kiss” is translated from the Greek word philema, which is derived from phileō,...
1 Peter 5:13 – Embracing the Faithful
1 Peter 5:13 She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. Truth to Learn A greeting may come in many forms. The early church used a hug. Behind the Words The word translated “elect together with” is suneklektē, which is a...
1 Peter 5:12 – Standing Firm
1 Peter 5:12 By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. Truth to Learn It is only by God’s grace that we can firmly stand in Christ. Behind...
1 Peter 5:11 – Our Eternal God
1 Peter 5:11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn God is mighty in position and power, deserving of our worship now and for all eternity. Behind the Words The word translated “glory” is doxa, (from which we get our English word,...
1 Peter 5:10 – Temporary Suffering
1 Peter 5:10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Truth to Learn God will use our suffering to make us complete in Him. Behind the Words The...
1 Peter 5:9 – Brotherhood of Suffering
1 Peter 5:9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. Truth to Learn You are not alone in your suffering for Christ. Behind the Words “Resist” is translated from the Greek word anthistēmi, which is a compound word...
1 Peter 5:8 – Stay Alert!
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Truth to Learn Stay on the alert and don’t be intimidated by our accuser. Behind the Words “Sober” is translated from the Greek word nēphō, which means...
1 Peter 5:7 – No Worries, Mate
1 Peter 5:7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Truth to Learn God is interested in our well being, so why are we worrying? Behind the Words The word “casting” is translated from the Greek word epirrhiptō, which is a compound of epi, meaning “on...