Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:17
1 Peter 1:17. And if ye call on the Father With an expectation of being heard; or, as you desire or expect audience and acceptance at God’s hands; who, without respect of persons Which can have no place with God; see note on Romans 2:11; judgeth according to every man’s work According to the tenor of his life and conversation; pass the time of your sojourning The short season of your abode on earth; in fear In the reverential and awful fear of God, in an humble and loving fear of... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:13-16
1 Peter 1:13-16. Wherefore Since your lot is fallen into these glorious times, wherein you enjoy such high privileges above what the people of God formerly enjoyed; since the blessings which are set before you are so invaluable, and are so freely offered you, and you have such great encouragement to believe you may attain them; gird up the loins of your mind Prepare to pursue them with vigour, constancy, and perseverance, and to perform the various duties which they lay you under an... read more