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Regarding this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace [of God] that was intended for you, searched carefully and inquired [about this future way of salvation],

Verse ConceptsProphecyProphecies concerningprophetspeter

seeking to find out what person or what time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He foretold the sufferings of Christ and the glories [destined] to follow.

Verse ConceptsAtonement, ForeordainedNames And Titles For The Holy SpiritForeordained PlansSpirit Of ChristThe Spirit Of ChristThe Holy Spirit, And ScripturePredicting ChristWho Is Jesus?When?SufferingHurt And Betrayal


But the word of the Lord endures forever.”And this is the word [the good news of salvation] which was preached to you.

Verse ConceptsConfidence, In God's WordLordship, Human And DivineEternal TruthThe Word Of Godeternityevangelizing

and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].

Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toenemies, of believersAttackingInsultsForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, HumanRevenge, And RetaliationSpiteCalling, Of ChristiansDuties To EnemiesAccusations, Against Early ChristiansConsider Your Call To SalvationGod BlessesNot AvengingPeople BlessingRepaying Evil For EvilBlessing OthersAbuseGiving Back

For this is why the good news [of salvation] was preached [in their lifetimes] even to those who are dead, that though they were judged in the flesh as men are, they may live in the spirit according to [the will and purpose of] God.

Verse ConceptsSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Described ByLiving For The MaterialChrist PreachingValidly Like GodLiving The Life

but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.

Verse ConceptsChristiansNot AshamedBeing AshamedSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseSuffering For Christ's SakeSufferingchristianityencouraging

By Silvanus, our faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly, to counsel and testify that this is the true grace [the undeserved favor] of God. Stand firm in it!

Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples Ofencouragement, examples ofGrace, And Christian LifeLettersPeter, Preacher And TeacherSecretaryStandingGrace, Description OfConcisenessThe Grace Of GodWriting The New Testamentevangelising