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The Living Stone and Chosen People. Called to Be Holy: A Life in Imitation of Christ. 1 Peter 2 powerfully reminds us of our divine calling and responsibility as believers. As living stones, we form a spiritual house, a community that reflects the goodness of God.
- Bible at a Glance
Bottom Line Summary. SOME SOUND ADVICE TO SOME SUFFERING...
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It means a copy set by a writing or drawing master, which...
- Bible at a Glance
What does 1 Peter 2:21 mean? In verses 18–20, Peter has been discussing why and how Christians must submit to the human authority of their masters. This is a necessary part of submitting to the true authority: God Himself.
David Guzik commentary on 1 Peter 2, where Peter explains how to come to Jesus through His word and how those who have come to Jesus are to live.
Exegesis of 1 Peter 2:11-25. by John J. Sullivan. [Metro North Pastoral Conference, Sept. 24, 1973] Our section, 2:11-25, is part of a larger section of the epistle that begins at this point, 2:11-3:12 (or to 3:17), in which Peter exhorts the people of God (2:10) to lead a patient, God pleasing life in this world in their various situations as ...
(1 Peter 2:21-25) The example of Jesus. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: “Who committed no sin,
Peter seems to be counseling against both a “passive” temptation among some Christians to lay low, and assimilate into the culture in order to avoid persecution and suffering; and a more “active” temptation to fight back against the culture.
It means a copy set by a writing or drawing master, which was to be exactly reproduced by his pupils (see 2 Macc. 2:28, in the Greek). The life of Christ is our model. In particular St. Peter urges us to imitate the Lord's patience in suffering undeserved afflictions.
