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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:8

Verse 8 8Be sober This explanation extends wider, that as we have war with a most fierce and most powerful enemy, we are to be strenuous in resisting him. But he uses a twofold metaphor, that they were to be sober, and that they were to exercise watchfulness. Surfeiting produces sloth and sleep; even so they who indulge in earthly cares and pleasures, think of nothing else, being under the power of spiritual lethargy. We now perceive what the meaning of the Apostle is. We must, he says, carry... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:9

Verse 9 9Whom resist As the power of an enemy ought to stimulate us and make us more careful, so there would be danger lest our hearts failed through immoderate fear, except the hope of victory were given us. This then is what the Apostle speaks of; he shows that the issue of the war will be prosperous, if we indeed fight under the banner of Christ; for whosoever comes to this contest, endued with faith, he declares that he will certainly be a conqueror. Resist, he says; but some one may ask,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1-11

I. EXHORTATION TO ELDERS . 1. In what character Peter exhorts . "The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed." The link of connection is "well-doing," which is here given in detail. The first who are exhorted to do well are the elders , to be understood officially. These elders are referred to as among them, i . e . in the Churches in the various... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him ; rather, all your anxiety μέριμνα . St. Peter is quoting, with slight alterations, the Septuagint Version of Psalms 55:22 . We cast our anxiety upon God when we fulfill the Lord's commandment, "Take no thought [rather, 'be not anxious'], saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? For your heavenly Fat. her knoweth that ye have need of all these things." God cares for us; therefore we must not be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be vigilant . For the first word, νήψατε , see note on 1 Peter 4:7 . The second γρηγόρησατε , is the word so often and so emphatically used by our Lord. The imperatives are aorist, as in 1 Peter 4:7 ; and, as there, either imply that the exhortation was needed by the readers, or are used to express vividly the necessity of instant attention. Because your adversary the devil. The conjunction "because" is omitted in the best manuscripts. The asyndeten, as in the last... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:9

Whom resist steadfast in the faith ; comp. James 4:7 , where the same word, ἀντίστητε , is used; the close resemblance seems to indicate St. Peter's knowledge of the Epistle of St. James; comp. also St. Paul in Ephesians 6:13 , etc. The Greek word for "steadfast" στεροί is emphatic; it implies solidity, rocklike firmness. Only faith can give that steadfastness—faith in Christ, the one Foundation, the Rock on which the Christian's house is built. Faith here is trustfulness rather... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him - Compare Psalms 55:22, from whence this passage was probably taken. “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee; he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Compare, for a similar sentiment, Matthew 6:25-30. The meaning is, that we are to commit our whole cause to him. If we suffer heavy trials; if we lose our friends, health, or property; if we have arduous and responsible duties to perform; if we feel that we have no strength, and are in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 5:8

Be sober - While you cast your cares Upon God, and have no anxiety on that score, let your solicitude be directed to another point. Do not doubt that he is able and willing to support and befriend you, but be watchful against your foes. See the word used here fully explained in the notes at 1 Thessalonians 5:6.Be vigilant - This word (γρηγορέω grēgoreō) is everywhere else in the New Testament rendered “watch.” See Matthew 24:42-43; Matthew 25:13; Matthew 26:38, Matthew 26:40-41. It means... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 5:9

Whom resist - See the notes at James 4:7. You are in no instance to yield to him, but are in all forms to stand up and oppose him. Feeble in yourselves, you are to confide in the arm of God. No matter in what form of terror he approaches, you are to fight manfully the fight of faith. Compare the notes at Ephesians 6:10-17.Steadfast in the faith - Confiding in God. You are to rely on him alone, and the means of successful resistance are to be found in the resources of faith. See the notes at... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 5:5-7

1 Peter 5:5-7. Likewise, ye younger Namely, in years, whether ministers or people; submit yourselves unto the elder To those who are more advanced in years; give them all due respect, and be ready to take their counsel; yea, all of you Elder or younger; be subject one to another Endeavour, by mutual condescension, to make each other as easy and comfortable as possible. Perhaps, as in the preceding part of this chapter, the apostle, by elders, means persons holding sacred offices,... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 5:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 5:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 5:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 5:5-7

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