1 Peter Chapter 3 Contemporary English Audio Drama (CEV)

⌚Verse Time Stamps⌚ [COMING SOON] 1 Peter Chapter 3 Summary: Wives, submit to your husbands. Husbands, honour your wives. Repay evil with blessing. Christ suffered for sins to bring us to God. 📘 Contemporary English Version (CEV) ABOUT THIS LETTER In this letter Peter has much to say about suffering. He shows how it can be a way of serving the Lord, of sharing the faith, and being tested. The letter was written to Christians scattered all over the northern part of Asia Minor. In this part of the Roman Empire many Christians had already suffered unfair treatment from people who did not believe in Jesus. And they could expect to suffer even more. Peter was quick to offer encouragement. His letter reminds the readers that some of the Lord's followers may have to go through times of hard testing. But this should make them glad, Peter declares, because it will strengthen their faith and bring them honor on the day when Jesus Christ returns (1.6, 7) Peter reminds them that Christ suffered here on earth, and when his followers suffer for doing right they are sharing his sufferings (2.18-25; 4.12-17). In fact, Christians should expect to suffer for their faith (3.8--4.19). But because of who God is and because of what God has done by raising Jesus Christ from death, Christians can have hope in the future. Just as Christ suffered before he received honor from God, so will Christians be tested by suffering before they receive honor when the Lord returns. Peter uses poetic language to remind his readers of what Christ has done: Christ died once for our sins. An innocent person died for those who are guilty. Christ did this to bring to God, when his body was put to death and his spirit was made alive. (3.18)