1 Peter 2:11-3:17
Having laid down a solid foundation on hope (1 Pet 1:3-13), holiness (1:13-2:3), and the household of God (2:4-10), Peter turns to the critical and practical issue of how Christ’s followers are to relate to culture (2:11-4:11).
At the heart of his letter he delivers the heart of his message (2:11-12), followed by its costly relational application in various spheres of culture: political (2:13-17), economic (2:18-20), and familial (3:1-7). Peter relies solely on Christ and his example for the rationale and motivation for supporting his approach to culture. “… Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps” (2:21).
Douglas Webster