The Book of 1 Peter

New Testament Epistle (General) Author: Peter 5 Chapters
Suffering and hope — instructions for a scattered, persecuted church living as strangers in a hostile world. Key verses: 1 Pet 1:3; 2:9; 5:7.

All 5 Chapters

Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5

Reference works available for 1 Peter

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament
18th-century historical commentary
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
19th-century historical commentary
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible
19th-century historical commentary
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes
18th-century historical commentary
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes
Modern study notes
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Cross-reference reference work

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