First Epistle of Peter

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The First Epistle of Peter is a New Testament letter traditionally attributed to the Apostle Peter, offering encouragement and instruction to early Christians facing suffering and persecution.

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Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
1 Peter 2

Statements (50)

Predicate Object
instanceOf New Testament epistle
book of the Bible
canonical scripture
addresses Christian conduct
baptism
church leadership
persecution
salvation
suffering
attributedTo Apostle Peter
audience Christian communities in Asia Minor
early Christians
canonicalStatus universally accepted in major Christian traditions
christology emphasis on Christ’s suffering and glory
containsMetaphor Christ as cornerstone
believers as living stones
devil as roaring lion
eschatology expectation of future glory
ethicalEmphasis holiness in all conduct
humility
love of the brethren
submission to authorities
follows Epistle of James
surface form: Letter of James
genre epistle
pastoral letter
includedIn Roman Catholic biblical canon
surface form: Catholic biblical canon

Orthodox biblical canon
Protestant Bible
surface form: Protestant biblical canon
influence Christian teaching on suffering and hope
keyConcept living hope
new birth
royal priesthood
shepherding the flock of God
submission for the Lord’s sake
suffering of Christ
language Koine Greek
liturgicalUse read in Christian worship
mentionsPerson Mark
Silvanus
partOf New Testament
positionInCanon Catholic Epistles
surface form: catholic epistles
precedes Second Epistle of Peter
primaryTheme Christian hope
Christian perseverance under persecution
encouragement in suffering
holiness of life
identity of the church as God’s people
religiousTradition Christianity
testament New Testament
traditionalAuthor Apostle Peter
surface form: Saint Peter

Referenced by (7)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Silas coAuthorOrSecretaryFor First Epistle of Peter
New Testament contains First Epistle of Peter
Roman Catholic biblical canon includesBook First Epistle of Peter
this entity surface form: 1 Peter
John Mark mentionedIn First Epistle of Peter
Mark the Evangelist mentionedIn First Epistle of Peter
Noah mentionedIn First Epistle of Peter
this entity surface form: 1 Peter
Silas mentionedIn First Epistle of Peter