Deciphering Complex New Testament Texts about Women Part Six: 1 Peter 3

At last, the last of the “household codes” – this time, from Peter rather than Paul.

Let’s begin at the beginning – to whom does Peter address this letter?

“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,

To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: