1 Peter 2:19-25

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible -  KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Chapter X, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.)
  • Chapter VIII, The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (c 115).
  • III.XVI.9, IV.XX.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180) 
  • Chapter X, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
  • II.15, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter XII, Scorpiace,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • I.LXIX, IV.XV, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
  • On the Advantage of Patience -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
  • On Jealousy and Envy, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
  • Part 17, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
  • "Patience under Tribulation," 1 Peter 2:19-25, Martin Luther, c. 1525.
  • "Our Christian Duties," 1 Peter 2:11-20, Martin Luther, c. 1525.
  • From the Geneva Notes (c. 1599)
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary. (c. 1700)
  • From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, 1 Peter 2:19-25, Richard Jensen, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
    • "When we address our people today in twenty-first century America we address very few in our pews who are 'aliens and exiles.' We preach to people who have rights in our society who, therefore, have the ability to protest unjust treatment through the courts and through the halls of political powers. Let us not proclaim to our people a false theology of submission based on a very different context from the pages of I Peter."
  • "First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Easter 4, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "We must also see Jesus' death in the light of his life; otherwise we will have no idea what this life is for which he died and think it some kind of promise of escape to bliss."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "Good Conscience and Faithful Witness Under Trial: 1 Peter 2:11 - 3:22," An Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter, David L. Tiede, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1984.
  • "The Shepherd and Bishop of Our Souls," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • "Flipping the World on Its Head," Ronald Goetz, The Christian Century, 1990. At Religion Online.
    • "Let us never suppose that the power of the love of Christ to turn the world upside down depends upon our capacity to calculate the physics of the maneuver. God works through the word we have been called to proclaim, but God is free to flip the world over his shoulder in ways that confound our calculations."
• Articles & Background:
  • "1 Peter 2:22-25a: Reconfiguration," Dr. Vernon K. Robbins, at The Encyclopedia of Socio-Rhetorical Interpretation.
    • "In this passage, the tradition of the suffering servant of Israel is reconfigured in terms of the crucifixion of Jesus."
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
  • Bauman-Martin, Betsy J., "Women on the Edge: New Perspectives on Women in the Petrine Haustafel," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Burtness, James H., "Sharing the Suffering of God in the Life of the World, From Text to Sermon on 1 Peter 2:21," Interpretation, 1969.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Goetz, Ronald, "Flipping the World on Its Head," The Christian Century, 1990.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Hunter, Amy B., "Enter Here," The Christian Century, 2002.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Lewis, David I., "Homiletical Helps on LSB Series A - Epistles," (1 Peter 2:19-25 begins on page 87), Concordia Journal, 2008.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Michaels, J. Ramsey, "St. Peter's Passion: The Passion Narrative in 1 Peter," Word & World, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Schertz, "Radical Trust in the Just Judge: The Easter Texts of 1 Peter," Word & World, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Schwager, Raymond, S.J., "Christ's Death and the Prophetic Critique of Sacrifice," Semeia, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Tiede, David L., "The Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter," Word & World, 1984.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Tracy, Steven, "Domestic Violence in the Church and Redemptive Suffering in 1 Peter," Calvin Theological Journal, 2006.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • "Trust at 28,000 Feet," the Rev. Dr. George B. Wirth, Day 1, 2005.
  • "Suffering: Who Wants to Live in Pasco?" Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington - Sermons from Seattle.
• With Children:
  • "Now You Have Returned to the One Who Is Your Shepherd," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama:
  • "X Marks the Spot," Nina Wallestad, Dramatic License. Conditions of Use.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, 1 Peter 2:25, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Peter 2:21, 24. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • "His Spirit Dwells in Me," "Walk on ahead, Good Shepherd," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • "At the Cross"
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Peter