1 Peter 1:18-25
1:18 a A ransom is paid for the release of a captive. Slaves could sometimes pay a ransom and be released from their master. Christ’s death is the price God paid to release people from captivity to sin (1:19 b).1:19 c the sinless, spotless Lamb of God: The Passover Lamb had to be without defect (Exod 12:5 d); Christ, who fulfills the meaning of the Passover, was without defect or sin (cp. Heb 4:14-16 e; 7:26-28 f).
1:20 g With Christ’s coming, Old Testament promises of redemption are being fulfilled and the last days have begun.
Summary for 1Pet 1:22-2:3: 1:22–2:3 h Following his call for holiness (1:13-21 i), Peter specifies how believers must live in a loving way with fellow Christians. 1:22 j must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters: Literally must have brotherly love. See study note on 5:9.
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