1 Peter 1:6-7a

By: Kara Williams

Published on: 08/11/2024

These verses are considered key verses of the book of 1 Peter. Jesus had given Peter his name, which means “rock”, and had encouraged him to care for the church as a shepherd tends his flock. His name could also be symbolic of the church being made up of “living stones” built on the foundation of Jesus Christ. When Paul wrote this letter, he was most likely in Rome during the great persecution by Emperor Nero. During this time, Christians were being tortured and killed for their faith. Peter was later executed during this persecution period.