Verse 8: "Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble." The music reflects warmth and closeness, symbolizing Christian fellowship.
Verse 9: "Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing." A reflective tone, possibly in a minor key, signifies the challenge and beauty of responding with blessing.
Verse 15: "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord." A confident melody with controlled dynamics illustrates the balance between boldness and gentleness.
Verses 18-22: Discussing Christ's sacrifice and hope of salvation. Uplifting harmonies in a major key evoke a sense of hope and redemption.
This chorale aims to musically capture the spiritual depth of 1 Peter 3, through a journey from compassion to hope, reflected in the harmonic interplay of the four voices.