Beginning in 1 Peter 2:11, Peter instructs the brothers on how to conduct themselves in a godly manner. The brothers he's writing to are facing persecution from Nero, the Jews and probably from other sources. Yet, in verse 3:13, Peter asks them who can harm them if they are zealous for what is good. Jesus told His disciples not to fear the one who can destroy the flesh, but the one who has the power to cast the soul into hell. In fact, many of the instructions given in these verses come straight from the lessons Peter heard from Jesus. Verse 14 is a direct parallel to Matthew 5:10
Sanctify - set apart
If Christ is set apart from all else, that leaves no room for anything else to be Lord in their hearts. Their hope and faith should be built on nothing else. And it should not be blind faith. They should know why they have a hope in Christ.
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