1 Peter 3:8-12, Ephesians 4:29-32, Titus 3:10 KJV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

For he that will love life - This is a quotation from Psalm 34:12-16 , as it stands in the Septuagint; only the aorist of the imperative is changed from the second into the third person, etc. He who wishes to live long and prosperously, must act as he is here directed. He must refrain from evil-speaking, lying, and slandering. He must avoid flattery and fair speeches, which cover hypocritical or wicked intentions. He must avoid evil, keep going away εκκλινατω , from evil. He... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:12

The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous - That is, He is continually under God's notice and his care; God continually watches for him and watches over him, and he is under his constant protection. And his ears are open unto their prayers - The original is very emphatic: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears to their prayers. The righteous man ever attracts the Divine notice, and wherever he is, there is the ear of God; for, as every righteous man is a man of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:8

Verse 8 Now follow general precepts which indiscriminately belong to all. (39) Moreover he summarily mentions some things which are especially necessary to foster friendship and love. The first is, Be ye all of one mind, or, think ye all the same thing. For though friends are at liberty to think differently, yet to do so is a cloud which obscures love; yea, from this seed easily arises hatred. Sympathy ( συμπάθεια) extends to all our faculties, when concord exists between us; so that every one... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

Verse 9 9Not rendering evil for evil In these words every kind of revenge is forbidden; for in order to preserve love, we must bear with many things. At the same time he does not speak here of mutual benevolence, but he would have us to endure wrongs, when provoked by ungodly men. And though it is commonly thought that it is an instance of a weak and abject mind, not to avenge injuries, yet it is counted before God as the highest magnanimity. Nor is it indeed enough to abstain from revenge; but... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

Verse 10 10For he He confirms the last sentence by the testimony of David. The passage is taken from the thirty-fourth Psalm, [Psalms 34:12,] where the Spirit testifies that it will be well with all who keep themselves from all evil-doing and wrong-doing. The common feeling indeed favors what is very different; for men think that they expose themselves to the insolence of enemies, if they do not boldly defend themselves. But the Spirit of God promises a happy life to none except to the meek,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:11

Verse 11 11Let him seek peace It is not enough to embrace it when offered to us, but it ought to be followed when it seems to flee from us. It also often happens, that when we seek it as much as we can, others will not grant it to us. On account of these difficulties and hindrances, he bids us to seek and pursue it. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:12

Verse 12 12For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, or, on the righteous. It ought to be a consolation to us, sufficient to mitigate all evils, that we are looked upon by the Lord, so that he will bring us help in due time. The meaning then is, that the prosperity which he has mentioned depends on the protection of God; for were not the Lord to care for his people, they would be like sheep exposed to wolves. And that we for little reason raise a clamor, that we suddenly kindle unto... 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 3:8

Finally . St. Peter is bringing to a close the exhortations to submission, which depend on the imperative in 1 Peter 2:13 . He turns from particular classes and relations to the whole Christian community, and describes what they ought to be in five Greek words, the first three of which are found nowhere else in the Greek Scriptures. Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; literally, sympathizing; feeling with others, rejoicing with them that do rejoice, and weeping... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:8-12

Peter had, so this passage suggests, well learnt the lesson about forgiveness to which he had listened as he heard the sermon on the mount, and he had equally well drunk in the spirit of the great intercessory prayer he had heard in the upper room, "That ye all may be one." For he is here gathering up all his teaching about social life in the strong words now before us: "Finally," etc. He is enjoining, in simple detail and with a sublime motive, unity between Christian people. I. WHEREIN ... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:8-12

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