An even more adventurous suggestion is provided by Frederick W. Danker, who argues that the whole of 1 Pet. 1:24–2:17 forms a single ‘consolatory pericope’ using careful selection of scriptural texts.82 According to Danker, the pseudonymous author encourages his audiences in the face of persecution by noting the frailty of humankind (using Isa. 40:6 and 8) in contrast to the solidity of God, from whom spiritual milk must be received (alluding to Ps. 33:9). This will enable the audience to grow as