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 ### What is the Book of 1 Peter about?
 
 Peter stated that he wrote this letter for the purpose of "encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God" (5:12). 
-He encouraged Christians to continue obeying God even when they were suffering. He told them to do this because Jesus would return soon. Peter also gave instructions about Christians submitting to persons in authority.
+He encouraged Christians to continue obeying God even when they were suffering, telling them to do this because Jesus would return soon. Peter also gave instructions about Christians submitting to persons in authority.