1 Peter (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament | BECNT)

A substantive commentary that helps pastors, students, and teachers understand the meaning of 1 Peter. Introduction to 1 Peter A greeting to the Christian diaspora of Asia Minor (1:1/2) The opening of the letter : reassurance for God's people (1:3/2:10) Doxology as the basis for the Christian life (1:3/12) Be what you are (1:13/2:3) The identity of God's people (2:4/10) As god's people, live godly lives (2:11/4:11) Commendable social behavior as God's people (2:11/3:7) The inner qualities of righteous living (3:8/12) Suffering unjustly for the name of Christ (3:13/4:11) Consolation for the suffering flock (4:12/5:11) Two final thoughts about suffering for Christ (4:12/19) Final exhortations to the community (5:1/11) The letter closing : final words and greetings (5:12/14) Excursus : the syntax of 1 Peter : how good is the Greek? In this newest addition to the acclaimed BECNT series, respected New Testament scholar Karen H. Jobes provides a fresh commentary on 1 Peter.

1 Peter admirably achieves the dual aims of the BECNT series--it is academically sophisticated as well as pastorally sensitive and accessible. This volume features Jobes's own translation of the Greek text and detailed interaction with the meaning of the text, emphasizing the need to read 1 Peter in light of its cultural background.

Jobes's commentary will help pastors, students, and teachers better understand the Christian's role as a "foreigner" in contemporary society.

In this newest addition to the acclaimed BECNT series, respected New Testament scholar Karen H. Jobes provides a fresh commentary on 1 Peter.

1 Peter admirably achieves the dual aims of the BECNT series--it is academically sophisticated as well as pastorally sensitive and accessible. This volume features Jobes's own translation of the Greek text and detailed interaction with the meaning of the text, emphasizing the need to read 1 Peter in light of its cultural background.

Jobes's commentary will help pastors, students, and teachers better understand the Christian's role as a "foreigner" in contemporary society.