Second, Peter exhorts his readers to hopeful living despite their strange life (2:13–4:11). He urges his readers to submit to various authorities (2:13–3:7), to be humble in spirit (3:8–22), to be armed with endurance (4:1–6), and to glorify God (4:7–11). These principles become the key to living as Christians in a hostile world. Peter emphasizes grace to stand firm, describing a calm hope through personal submission (3:6). Christ becomes the example of hope in hurtful times. Finally, Peter comforts