But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
1 Peter 2:9 KJV
About the Book of 1 Peter
Peter writes to scattered Christians living as minorities in what is now Turkey, facing slander and sometimes violence. He calls them 'exiles' and reminds them of who they are: chosen, belonging, holy. He urges them to respond to hostility with good conduct, to submit where possible, and to follow the example of Christ's suffering. Hope, not despair, is the dominant note, and the letter ends with advice to elders and a warning about the devil.
- Testament: New Testament
- Genre: Letter
- Chapters: 5
- Verses: 105
Who Wrote 1 Peter, and When?
Author: Traditionally attributed to the apostle Peter.
When it was written: Probably around AD 60 to 65, possibly from Rome.
Main Themes in 1 Peter
- Hope in suffering
- Identity as God's people
- Living well among critics
A Key Verse: 1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
It gives the new community of believers a set of titles previously used of Israel.
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Peter mentions 'Babylon' as his location, commonly understood as a code name for Rome. He says he wrote 'by Silvanus', who may have helped shape the polished Greek. Use the randomizer above to land on a verse in 1 Peter, then press Show context to read the verses around it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in 1 Peter?
1 Peter has 5 chapters and 105 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
Author: Traditionally attributed to the apostle Peter. When it was written: Probably around AD 60 to 65, possibly from Rome.
What is 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to scattered Christians living as minorities in what is now Turkey, facing slander and sometimes violence. He calls them 'exiles' and reminds them of who they are: chosen, belonging, holy. He urges them to respond to hostility with good conduct, to submit where possible, and to follow the example of Christ's suffering. Hope, not despair, is the dominant note, and the letter ends with advice to elders and a warning about the devil.
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