Wives are instructed to win disobedient husbands without words through chaste conduct, adorning themselves not outwardly but with the hidden person of a meek and quiet spirit precious before God, following Sarah's example. Husbands must dwell with wives according to knowledge, honoring them as weaker vessels and fellow heirs of grace lest prayers be hindered. All should be of one mind, compassionate, loving, tenderhearted, courteous, not returning evil for evil but blessing, ready always to give reason for their hope; Christ Himself suffered once for sins, the just for unjust, bringing us to God - preaching to spirits in prison from Noah's days, with baptism now saving as the answer of a good conscience.
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Living HopeChapters 1:1-12
New birth, imperishable inheritance, tested faith.
Holy LivingChapters 1:13-2:10
Submission and SufferingChapters 2:11-4:19
Submit to authorities, follow Christ's example in suffering.
Elder InstructionsChapters 5
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Written to Scattered Strangers
First Peter is addressed to believers scattered across five Roman provinces in Asia Minor. Peter calls them 'elect exiles' and 'sojourners,' encouraging them to stand firm in suffering and view themselves as temporary residents on earth.
1 Peter 1:1