1 Peter 1:8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 1:8

seen . App-133 . love . App-135 . see . App-133 . believing . App-150 . unspeakable . Greek. aneklaletos. Only here. full of glory . Literally glorified. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:8

whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory;Dummelow thought there was a "generous touch"[23] on Peter's part in this. The apostle who has seen, admires, and appreciates the love and joy of the brethren who have not seen(!) reminds us of the words of Jesus, "Blessed are they that have not seen, yet have believed" (John 20:29). Despite the unobtrusive nature of it, there is here a positive implication... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 1:8

1 Peter 1:8. Whom having not seen,— It is very possible that, among these dispersed Christians, there might have been some who had visited Jerusalem while Christ was there, and might have seen or conversed with him. However, St. Peter speaks according to the usual apostolical manner, as if they all had not. See John 20:29. 2 Corinthians 5:6-7. Hebrews 1:14. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:8

8. not having seen, ye love—though in other cases it is knowledge of the person that produces love to him. They are more "blessed that have not seen and yet have believed," than they who believed because they have seen. On Peter's own love to Jesus, compare :-. Though the apostles had seen Him, they now ceased to know Him merely after the flesh. in whom—connected with "believing": the result of which is "ye rejoice" (Greek, "exult"). now—in the present state, as contrasted with the future... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:3-10

II. THE IDENTITY OF CHRISTIANS 1:3-2:10The essentially chiastic structure of thought in the letter, excluding the introduction and conclusion, can be visualized in the outline (above). The recurrence of the direct address "Beloved" in 1 Peter 2:11 and 1 Peter 4:12 divides this letter into three main parts."The theme of the first part is the identity of the people of God established on the basis of the great salvation Christ has accomplished (and is accomplishing) on their behalf. Their identity... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:3-12

A. Our great salvation 1:3-12The first part of this section on who we are as Christians is a revelation of our great salvation. Some have called it "the Great Doxology." In it Peter reminded us of our hope, our joy, and the witnesses of our salvation. He did this so we would appreciate how greatly God has blessed us. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:6-9

2. The joy of our salvation 1:6-9"The main thread of Peter’s rhetoric [in this pericope] can . . . be expressed in one sentence: ’Then you will rejoice with inexpressible and glorious delight, when you each receive the outcome of your faith, your final salvation’ . . ." [Note: Michaels, p. 26.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:8

Even though we will experience joy when we see the Lord, we can experience joy now too because we have hope (1 Peter 1:3), faith (1 Peter 1:7), and love (1 Peter 1:8). These characteristics are inseparable. Our joy is "full of glory" in that the glory people will see when God reveals Jesus Christ infuses our present joy (cf. John 20:29). Our joy will be no different on that day, only greater. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 1:8

1:8 on (d-7) 'On whom' does not, I think, refer to 'ye exult.' It may refer to both 'looking' and 'believing,' which is, I think, the natural construction. If not, it is connected simply with 'looking.' glory, (e-24) Lit. 'and glorified.' The expression relates to 'joy.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:1-25

Greeting in the Name of the Holy Trinity. Encouragement to Hope in Faith and Obedience1, 2. To the strangers scattered throughout.. elect] RV ’to the elect who are sojourners of the Dispersion in,’ etc. The RV order shows that the present circumstances of his readers, as well as their election and his own apostleship, are all according to the foreknowledge of God. Elect] i.e. chosen. Christians, like Israel of old, are God’s chosen people. The ’Dispersion’ was a term used to describe the Jews... read more

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