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1 Peter

Peter writes to Christians treated as strangers where they live. He grounds them in a living hope and teaches them how to suffer without repaying evil.

Authorship: Written by Peter, with Silvanus named as the one who helped write it.
Historical setting: Believers scattered across Asia Minor.
Key themes: Living hope · Holiness · Suffering · Doing good under pressure
Where it sits in the story: Scripture's steadiest counsel for believers who feel out of place.

1 Peter belongs to General Letters. Hebrews to Jude. Letters written by other apostles and leaders.

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