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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:17

For it is better - See on 1 Peter 2:19 , 1 Peter 2:20 ; (note). read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:15

Verse 15 Though this is a new precept, it yet depends on what is gone before, for he requires such constancy in the faithful, as boldly to give a reason for their faith to their adversaries. And this is a part of that sanctification which he had just mentioned; for we then really honor God, when neither fear nor shame hinders us from making a profession of our faith. But Peter does not expressly bid us to assert and proclaim what has been given us by the Lord everywhere, and always and among... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:16

Verse 16 16With meekness This is a most necessary admonition; for unless our minds are endued with meekness, contentions will immediately break forth. And meekness is set in opposition to pride and vain ostentation, and also to excessive zeal. To this he justly adds fear; for where reverence for God prevails, it tames all the ferocity of our minds, and it will especially cause us to speak calmly of God’s mysteries. For contentious disputes arise from this, because many think less honourably... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:17

Verse 17 17For it is better This belongs not only to what follows but to the whole context. He had spoken of the profession of faith, which at that time was attended with great danger; he says now that it is much better, if they sustained any loss in defending a good cause, to suffer thus unjustly than to be punished for their evil deeds. This consolation is understood rather by secret meditation, than by many words. It is what indeed occurs everywhere in profane authors, that there is a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-22

The subject of this section is the necessity for a life becoming the Christian name; this is applied to Christian citizens and to Christian servants, and, here, to Christian wives. The reason for the conspicuous place here assigned to wives is obvious. The writer is addressing Churches in pagan countries, many of whose members were wives of heathen husbands. What were these to do? were they to continue in that relationship, or did their Christianity sever the marriage bond? That question... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. From Isaiah 8:13 . The reading of the best and oldest manuscripts here is κύριον δὲ τὸν ξριστόν , "Sanctify the Lord Christ," or, "Sanctify the Christ as Lord." The absence of the article with κύριον is in favor of the second translation; but the first seems more natural, more in accordance with the original passage in Isaiah, and the common expression, κύριος ὁ θεός , is in its favor. Whichever translation is adopted, St.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:16

Having a good conscience . This word "conscience" ( συνείδησις ) is one of the many links between this Epistle and the writings of St. Paul. St. Peter uses it three times; St. Paul, very frequently. There is a close connection between this clause and the preceding verse. A good conscience is the best reason of the hope that is in us. An apology may be learned, well-expressed, eloquent; but it will not be convincing unless it comes from the heart, and is backed up by the life. Calvin... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:17

For it is better . St. Peter meets the common objection that suffering could be borne more easily if it were deserved; the Christian must take the cross, if it comes, as from God, sent for his good. If the will of God be so; literally, if the will of God should so will. θέλημα denotes the will in itself; θέλειν , its active operation (Wirier, 3:65. β ). That ye suffer for well-doing, than for evil-doing . The construction is participial, as in 1 Peter 2:20 . As there, the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts - In Isaiah Isaiah 8:13 this is, “sanctify the Lord of hosts himself;” that is, in that connection, regard him as your Protector, and be afraid of him, and not of what man can do. The sense in the passage before us is, “In your hearts, or in the affections of the soul, regard the Lord God as holy, and act toward him with that confidence which a proper respect for one so great and so holy demands. In the midst of dangers, be not intimidated; dread not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:16

Having a good conscience - That is, a conscience that does not accuse you of having done wrong. Whatever may be the accusations of your enemies, so live that you may be at all times conscious of uprightness. Whatever you suffer, see that you do not suffer the pangs inflicted by a guilty conscience, the anguish of remorse. On the meaning of the word “conscience,” see the notes at Romans 2:15. The word properly means the judgment of the mind respecting right and wrong; or the judgment which the... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:15

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:16

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