Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary, the Devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

1 Peter

This letter was written to comfort early Christians who were being persecuted for their faith.

KING JAMES VERSION

NEW YORK: AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, 1999
NEW YORK: BARTLEBY.COM, 2000

CHAPTER

1	Salutation The Christian’s Hope and Salvation A Call to Holy Living
2	Christ the Living Stone God’s Own People Live as Servants of God The Example of Christ’s Suffering
3	The Behavior of Wives and Husbands Suffer for Righteousness’ Sake
4	Good Stewards of God’s Grace Suffering as a Christian
5	Tend the Flock of God Final Greetings