Bible passages

1 Peter 2:1–12

The Living Stone and Chosen People

This passage calls believers to turn from corrupt speech and attitudes, grow by what the Lord gives, come to Jesus as the living stone, and live publicly in ways that fit God’s mercy and calling.

1 Peter 2:13–20

Submission to Authorities

This passage explains how believers are to live under human authority, use freedom rightly, honour others, and endure unjust suffering while continuing to do what is good.

1 Peter 2:21–25

Christ’s Example of Suffering

This passage explains that Christ’s suffering is both an example to follow and the way he dealt with our sins.

1 Peter 3:1–7

Wives and Husbands

This passage gives direct instruction to wives and husbands within marriage. It focuses on conduct, inner character, honour, and prayer, and it addresses both wife and husband as people who live before God.

1 Peter 3:8–13

Turning from Evil

This passage gives direct teaching for how “all of you” should live together. It joins attitudes, speech and actions, calling readers to reject retaliation, do good, seek peace and remember the Lord’s response to good and evil.

1 Peter 3:14–22

Suffering for Righteousness

This passage teaches how believers can respond when suffering comes because of doing what is right.

1 Peter 4:1–11

Living for God’s Glory

In this part of 1 Peter, believers are urged to think differently because of Christ, leave former sinful patterns, and use prayer, love, hospitality, speaking and serving so that God is glorified through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:12–19

Suffering as Christians

Peter teaches Christians how to think about suffering that comes because they belong to Christ.

1 Peter 5:1–4

Instructions to Elders

Peter speaks directly to elders among his readers and urges them to lead in a way that matches Christ.

1 Peter 5:5–9

Cast Your Cares on Him

Peter teaches believers how to relate to one another and how to respond to pressure. In these verses, humility, trust in God’s care, alertness, and firm faith are closely joined together in practical instruction.

1 Peter 5:10–14

Benediction and Farewell

These closing verses gather prayer, praise, explanation and greetings into one warm ending.

2 Peter 1:1–2

A Greeting from Peter

Peter opens this letter by naming himself and greeting believers with grace and peace. In two short verses, he speaks about shared faith, the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, and knowing God and Jesus our Lord.

2 Peter 1:3–15

Partakers of the Divine Nature

This passage teaches that God has already given what believers need for life and godliness, and it urges a deliberate response.

2 Peter 1:16–21

Eyewitnesses of His Majesty

This passage says the message about Jesus is not built on invented stories. It points to eyewitness testimony, a voice from heaven, and the trustworthy prophetic word of Scripture.

2 Peter 2:1–22

Deliverance from False Prophets

In this part of 2 Peter, the writer warns that false teachers can appear within God’s people, harm others by their words and ways, and face God’s judgment.

2 Peter 3:1–7

The Coming Judgment

Peter writes to remind his readers to think clearly and remember what God has already said.

2 Peter 3:8–13

The Day of the Lord

This passage explains the Lord’s promise in relation to time, patience, judgement, and hope.

2 Peter 3:14–18

Final Exhortations

These closing verses urge believers to live carefully while they wait, to treat the Lord’s patience as salvation, to avoid being misled, and to keep growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

1 John 1:1–4

The Word of Life

These opening lines explain why the writer speaks with confidence about Jesus Christ. He points to what was heard, seen, and touched, then explains that this message brings people into fellowship with God and shared joy.

1 John 1:5–10

Walking in the Light

These verses explain what God is like and what it means to live truthfully before him. The passage uses clear contrasts between light and darkness, truth and lies, and confession and denial.

1 John 2:1–6

Jesus Our Advocate

John writes with both warning and comfort. He wants his readers not to sin, yet he also points them to Jesus Christ when sin does occur.

1 John 2:7–14

A New Commandment

John explains that his readers have already heard the commandment, yet he can also call it new because the true light is already shining.

1 John 2:15–17

Do Not Love the World

These verses give a clear warning about what people should and should not love. The passage contrasts the world with the Father, names three kinds of worldly desire, and shows why doing God’s will matters most.

1 John 2:18–23

Beware of Antichrists

The writer tells his readers that they are in the final hour because many antichrists have already appeared.