1 Peter 2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:22

Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. St. Peter is quoting the Septuagint Version of Isaiah 53:9 , almost exactly, the word ἁμαρτίαν , sin, being substituted for ἀνομίαν , lawlessness ("violence" in our version). We should notice that the Messiah, whose example is here set before Christian slaves, is called by the prophet "the Servant of Jehovah" (Isaiah lit. 13). Slaves were often tempted to deceit and guile; they must look to the Lord Jesus, and strive to copy his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:23

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not (comp. Isaiah 53:7 ). The Lord again and again denounced the hypocrisy and unbelief of the Pharisees; he bade Caiaphas remember the coming judgment. But that was the language of prophetic warning, the sternness of love. He sets before them the impending punishment, that they may take heed in time and escape from the wrath to come. In the midst of his strongest invective against the sins and hollow unreality of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:24

Who his own self, bare our sins in his own body on the tree. St. Peter has thus far spoken of our Lord as our Example of patient endurance; but he seems to feel that, although this is the aspect of the Savior's sufferings most suitable to his present purpose, yet it is scarcely seemly to dwell upon that most momentous of all events, the death of Christ our Lord upon the cross, without mentioning its more solemn and awful import. A martyr may be an example of patient suffering; he cannot bear... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:25

For ye were as sheep going astray ; rather, with the best manuscripts, for ye were going astray like sheep . The apostle is probably still thinking of the great prophecy of Isaiah, and here almost reproduces the words of the sixth verse, "All we like sheep have gone astray." He who had been thrice charged to feed the sheep and the lambs of Christ would think also of the parable of the lost sheep, and of the people of Israel who were "as sheep having no shepherd" ( Matthew 9:36 ). But... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2

This chapter may be divided into three parts:I. An exhortation to those whom the apostle addressed, to lay aside all malice, and all guile, and to receive the simple and plain instructions of the word of God with the earnestness with which babies desire their appropriate food, 1 Peter 2:1-3. Religion reproduces the traits of character of children in those whom it influences, and they ought to regard themselves as new-born babes, and seek that kind of spiritual nutriment which is adapted to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:1

Wherefore laying aside - On the word rendered laying aside, see Romans 13:12; Ephesians 4:22, Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:8. The allusion is to putting off clothes; and the meaning is, that we are to cast off these things entirely; that is, we are no longer to practice them. The word “wherefore” (οὖν oun) refers to the reasonings in the first chapter. In view of the considerations stated there, we should renounce all evil.All malice - All “evil,” (κακίαν kakian.) The word “malice” we... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:2

As new-born babes - The phrase used here would properly denote those which were just born, and hence Christians who had just begun the spiritual life. See the word explained in the notes at 2 Timothy 3:15. It is not uncommon, in the Scriptures, to compare Christians with little children. See the notes at Matthew 18:3, for the reasons of this comparison. Compare the 1 Corinthians 3:2 note; Hebrews 5:12, Hebrews 5:14 notes.Desire the sincere milk of the word - The pure milk of the word. On the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:3

If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious - Or rather, as Doddridge renders it, “Since you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.” The apostle did not mean to express any doubt on the subject, but to state that, since they had had an experimental acquaintance with the grace of God, they should desire to increase more and more in the knowledge and love of him. On the use of the word “taste,” see the notes at Hebrews 6:4. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:4

To whom coming - To the Lord Jesus, for so the word “Lord” is to be understood in 1 Peter 2:3. Compare the notes at Acts 1:24. The idea here is, that they had come to him for salvation, while the great mass of people rejected him. Others “disallowed” him, and turned away from him, but they had seen that he was the one chosen or appointed of God, and had come to him in order to be saved. Salvation is often represented as corning to Christ. See Matthew 11:28.As unto a living stone - The allusion... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:5

Ye also, as lively stones - Greek, “living stones.” The word should have been so rendered. The word lively with us now has a different meaning from living, and denotes “active, quick, sprightly.” The Greek word is the same as that used in the previous verse, and rendered living. The meaning is, that the materials of which the temple here referred to was composed, were living materials throughout. The foundation is a living foundation, and all the superstructure is compassed of living materials.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:22

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:23

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:24

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:5

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