Joe: Alright, so what's the 411 on 1 Peter 2?

Bible Expert: Well, 1 Peter 2 talks about the importance of being holy, of living as God's chosen people, and of submitting to authority.

Joe: Huh... so it's like, don't mess with the man. Got it.

Bible Expert: Yes, exactly. It also talks about how we, as believers, should be living exemplary lives, free of malice and envy, and instead of focusing on our own desires, we should be focusing on the needs of others.

Joe: Alright, so it's like, be a good Samaritan, and don't be selfish. That makes sense.

Bible Expert: Absolutely. And 1 Peter 2 also talks about how we should be living as living stones, being built into a spiritual house.

Joe: Okay, so it's like, be a part of the church and all that.

Bible Expert: Exactly. And 1 Peter 2 also talks about how we should be living as sojourners and exiles in the world, remembering that our true home is in Heaven.

Joe: Wow, so it's like, don't get too comfortable here on Earth. That's pretty deep.

Bible Expert: Yes, it is. And 1 Peter 2 also talks about how we should be submitting to every human authority, and how we should be honoring the emperor.

Joe: Alright, so it's like, respect your leaders and all that. Got it. Anything else in 1 Peter 2?

Bible Expert: Yes, it also talks about how we should be living in reverent fear of God, and how we should be abstaining from sin.