1 Peter 5:8-9
5:9 a family of believers: Greek adelphoi, a term that refers to people, both male and female, who are members of the same family.• all over the world: Persecution was not confined to the churches of Asia Minor. In various forms and with varying intensity, Christians were persecuted almost everywhere the Good News about Jesus Christ was preached. Peter reminds his readers of this to console them and encourage them to emulate those who had successfully endured the test of suffering.
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