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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:20

Verse 20 Thus far the Apostle’s words seem to agree together, and with the thread of the argument; but what follows is attended with some difficulty; for he does not mention the faithful here, but only the unbelieving; and this seems to overturn the preceding exposition. Some have for this reason been led to think that no other thing is said here, but that the unbelieving, who had formerly persecuted the godly, found the Spirit of Christ an accuser, as though Peter consoled the faithful with... 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 3:18

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins ; rather, because Christ also once suffered. Two of the oldest manuscripts read " died; " but "suffered" corresponds best with the previous verse. The connection is—It must be better to suffer for well-doing, because Christ himself, the All-innocent One, thus suffered, and they who so suffer are made most like unto him. The apostle refers us again to that transcendent Example which was ever before his eyes (compare the close parallel in ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:19

By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison ; rather, in which ( εν ᾦ ) . The Lord was no longer in the flesh; the component parts of his human nature were separated by death; his flesh lay in the grave. As he had gone about doing good in the flesh, so now he went in the spirit—in his holy human spirit. He went. The Greek word ( πορευθείς ) occurs again in 1 Peter 3:22 , "who is gone into heaven." It must have the same meaning in both places; in 1 Peter... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:20

Which sometime were disobedient, when once the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a-preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. Omit the word "once" ( ἅπαξ ) , which is without authority. Wherein; literally, into which; they were saved by entering into it. The last words may mean, "they were carried safely through the water," or, "they were saved by water;" that is, the water bore up the ark ( Genesis 7:17 , Genesis 7:18 ).... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:18

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins - Compare the notes at 1 Peter 2:21. The design of the apostle in the reference to the sufferings of Christ, is evidently to remind them that he suffered as an innocent being, and not for any wrong-doing, and to encourage and comfort them in their sufferings by his example. The reference to his sufferings leads him 1 Peter 3:18-22 into a statement of the various ways in which Christ suffered, and of his ultimate triumph. By his example in his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:19

By which - Evidently by the Spirit referred to in the previous verse - ἐν ᾧ en hō - the divine nature of the Son of God; that by which he was “quickened” again, after he had been put to death; the Son of God regarded as a Divine Being, or in that same nature which afterward became incarnate, and whose agency was employed in quickening the man Christ Jesus, who had been put to death. The meaning is, that the same “Spirit” which was efficacious in restoring him to life, after he was put to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:20

Which sometime were disobedient - Which were “once,” or “formerly,” (ποτε pote,) disobedient or rebellious. The language here does not imply that they had ceased to be disobedient, or that they had become obedient at the time when the apostle wrote; but the object is to direct the attention to a former race of people characterized by disobedience, and to show the patience evinced under their provocations, in endeavoring to do them good. To say that people were formerly rebellious, or rebellious... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 3:17-18

1 Peter 3:17-18. For it is infinitely better, if the will of God be so That you should suffer; and his permissive will in this respect appears from his providence; that ye suffer for well-doing, rather than for evil-doing The testimony of a good conscience, and the sense of the divine favour, affording the no blest supports in the former case; whereas, in the latter, the severest torments that can be endured are those which the guilty mind inflicts upon itself; to which may be added,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 3:19-20

1 Peter 3:19-20. By which also That is, by which Spirit; he went and preached Πορευθεις εκηρυξεν , having gone, he preached, namely, in and by Noah, who spake by the Spirit of Christ, (1 Peter 1:11,) and of the Father, who said, (Genesis 6:3,) referring to the men of that generation, My Spirit shall not always strive with man. Hence Noah is called a preacher of righteousness: 2 Peter 2:5. “By attributing the preaching of the ancient prophets to Christ, the apostle hath taught us,... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:20

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:18

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:19

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 3:17-18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 3:19-20

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