Evidently in anticipation of discussing this problem later, Peter stresses at the very outset of his letter the role of accurate knowledge in maintaining a clean standing with God.
Ilmselt seetõttu, et Peetrus kavatseb selle probleemi hiljem arutluse alla võtta, rõhutabki ta kohe oma kirja alguses, millist osa etendab täpne tundmine puhta seisundi säilitamisel Jumala ees.