1 Peter is a letter written by the apostle Peter to encourage and strengthen believers who were facing persecution and suffering. Peter emphasizes the importance of living holy lives, submitting to authority, and enduring suffering with faith and hope. He also reminds believers of their identity as chosen people and encourages them to love one another and serve one another in humility.
2 Peter is a letter written by Peter to warn against false teachers and encourage believers to grow in their faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Peter emphasizes the importance of holding fast to the truth of the gospel and living godly lives in anticipation of Christ's return. He warns against false teachings and urges believers to be diligent in their faith and to grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus.