Peter encourages believers to live for God’s will, not human desires, especially in the face of suffering. He reminds them that suffering for Christ is a blessing and a way to glorify God. He urges them to love one another deeply, serve faithfully, and entrust themselves to God in trials.

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Peter offers instructions for Christian conduct in marriage and in the broader community, emphasizing humility and peace. He encourages believers to respond to suffering with hope and to be ready to explain their faith gently and respectfully. Christ is portrayed as the example of suffering and triumph.

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Peter urges believers to grow spiritually, describing them as living stones being built into a spiritual house. He calls them a chosen people and instructs them to live honorably among unbelievers. He also gives guidance on submitting to authorities and enduring unjust suffering like Christ did.

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Peter opens by praising God for the living hope believers have through Christ’s resurrection. He encourages them to rejoice even in trials, knowing their faith is being refined. He calls them to holiness in response to God’s grace and reminds them that they were redeemed by Christ’s precious blood.

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John writes to Gaius, commending him for his faithfulness and hospitality to traveling Christian workers. He warns against Diotrephes, a prideful leader who rejects authority and refuses to welcome others. John also praises Demetrius as someone with a good reputation and genuine faith.

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John writes to “the elect lady and her children,” likely a church and its members, encouraging them to walk in truth and love. He warns against deceivers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh and instructs the church not to welcome or support false teachers, so they don’t share in their wrongdoing.

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John explains that faith in Jesus as the Son of God is the foundation of victory over the world. He affirms the testimony of God about His Son and the assurance of eternal life. He encourages confident prayer and concludes with a warning to keep away from idols.

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John instructs believers to test the spirits to discern truth from error. He emphasizes that love is the defining mark of those who know God because God is love. Believers can have confidence in God’s love and should reflect it by loving others.

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