16 But if you are a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God for such a fate. (The establishment of moral and ethical norms of the new religion. Endless praise of Jesus Christ).
17 For the time has come for judgment to begin with the house of God; but if it begins with us first, what is the end for those who disobey the gospel of God? (The trial will begin with the «house of God» the temple of Yahweh, the mention of the «Gospel of God»).
18 And if the righteous is barely saved, where will the wicked and sinful appear? (Everything in the world is done according to the will of God, which means that the wicked and sinners are not guilty of their sins and misdeeds. Only God and his son are to blame, along with a certain «spirit»).
19 Therefore, those who suffer according to the will of God, let them give up their souls to him as a faithful Creator, doing good. («Those who suffer according to the will of God», everything is done according to the will of God).
Chapter 5
1 I beseech your pastors, a co-pastor and witness of the sufferings of Christ and a partner in the glory that is to be revealed: (Analogy with shepherds-shepherds).
2 feed Gods flock, such as you have, overseeing it not forcibly, but willingly and pleasing to God, not for vile self-interest, but out of zeal, (Analogy with shepherds-shepherds).
3 and not ruling over the inheritance [of God], but setting an example to the flock; (Analogy with the flock).
4 And when the Shepherd Commander appears, you will receive an unfading crown of glory. (Analogy with shepherds-shepherds).
5 Likewise, the younger ones, obey the shepherds; nevertheless, submitting to one another, put on humility, because God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. (Establishing a hierarchy).
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the strong hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. (Humility, submission are the main attitudes of any religion).
7 Put all your cares on him, for he cares for you. (God «cares» about people day and night).
8 Be sober and watchful, because your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. (Analogy with a lion).
9 Resist him with firm faith, knowing that the same sufferings happen to your brothers in the world. (Faith is suggestion, beneficial to priests of any religion).
10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, himself, after your short suffering, may he perfect you, confirm you, strengthen you, make you unshakable. (Praise of Jesus Christ).
11 Glory and power to him forever and ever. Amen. (Praise of Jesus Christ).
12 I have written these things briefly to you through Siluan, your faithful brother, as I think, to assure you, comforting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. (Many researchers believe that Siluan, Peters assistant, wrote this epistle after the apostles death. It is possible to date the letter to a later time, since the message indicates that Christianity has already spread in Asia Minor. Probably, the epistle was written at the end of the I century in Rome).
13 The chosen one, like [you, the church] in Babylon, and Mark, my son, greets you. (Babylon is allegorically Rome).
14 Greet each other with a kiss of love. Peace be upon you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. (The first Conciliar Epistle of St. Peter the Apostle consists of 5 chapters. The purpose of the epistle is to prepare the first Christians, whose head was Peter, for the coming persecution. Probably, the message was written in Rome, which is allegorically called Babylon, this common name of every godless city, during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Nero, in 64 AD).
3. The Second Conciliar Epistle of the Holy Apostle Peter
Chapter 1
1 Simon Peter, a servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, who accepted with us the equally precious faith in the truth of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: (Simon is a Hebrew name, and Peter is a Greek, double name, the first for Jews, the second for everyone else).
2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Christ Jesus our Lord. (The statement of the two: God the father and God the son).
3 As from his divine power we have been granted everything we need for life and piety, through the knowledge of him who called us with glory and goodness (Everything, they say, is from God and his son).
4 By which great and precious promises have been given to us, so that through them you may become partakers of the Divine nature, having removed yourself from the corruption that prevails in the world by lust: (Everything, they say, is from God and his son).
5 then you, applying all diligence to this, show virtue in your faith, prudence in virtue, (Everything, they say, is from God and his son).
6 abstinence is in prudence, patience is in abstinence, piety is in patience, (Everything, they say, is from God and his son).
7 in piety there is brotherly love, in brotherly love there is love. (Everything, they say, is from God and his son).
8 If this is in you and multiplies, then you will not remain without success and fruit in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Everything, they say, is from God and his son).
9 But he who has none of this is blind, has closed his eyes, and has forgotten about the cleansing of his former sins. (Analogies and comparisons. Condemnation of sins, however, everything, they say, is from God and his son).
10 Therefore, brethren, strive more and more to make your rank and election firm; by doing so, you will never stumble (Setting the moral and ethical norms of the new religion).
11 For in this way a free entrance will be opened to you into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (Talions rule).
12 For this reason I will never cease to remind you of these things, even though you know this and are confirmed in the present truth. (Setting the moral and ethical norms of the new religion).
13 But I consider it just, as long as I am in this [bodily] temple, to excite you with a reminder (Constant reminders).
14 Knowing that I must soon leave my temple, just as our Lord Jesus Christ revealed to me. (Jesus Christ inspired his attitudes to many people, including Peter).
15 But I will try to make sure that even after my departure you always bring this to mind. (Constant reminders).
16 For we have announced to you the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, not by following elaborate fables, but by being eyewitnesses of his greatness. (Jesus Christ inspired his attitudes to many people, including Peter).
17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when such a voice was brought to him from the great glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. (Yahweh «begat» the son of Jesus Christ).
18 And this voice, which came from heaven, we heard while we were with him on the holy mountain. (This voice was «created» by interested persons: the angels-priests of Zoroastrianism from Parthia).
19 Moreover, we have the most faithful prophetic word; and you do well to turn to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place until the day begins to dawn and the morning star rises in your hearts (the prophets also «prophesied» about Christ, analogies and comparisons).
20 knowing first of all that no prophecy in Scripture can be resolved by itself. («No prophecy in Scripture can be resolved by itself», «correct» interpreters of the ancient Jewish scriptures are needed).