Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-12
In the home and the church (3:1-12)Another sphere where Christians should display the character of Christ is the home. Wives can display a Christlike character through an attitude of submission to their husbands, even though the husbands may be unbelievers. By the wives’ good conduct and quiet spirit, the husbands may be won for God (3:1-4). Some women of Old Testament times, in particular Sarah, are good examples of a wife’s conduct (5-6).Christian husbands should not act thoughtlessly or... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 3:8-9
1 Peter 3:8-9. Finally This section of the epistle reaches to 1 Peter 4:11. The apostle seems to have added the rest afterward. Be ye all of one mind Ομοφρονες , unanimous; guarding against all unnecessary occasion of contention: see on Romans 12:16: have compassion, &c. Greek, συμπαθεις , sympathizing with each other; rejoicing and sorrowing together: love all believers as brethren: be pitiful Toward the afflicted. The original word, ευσπλαγχνοι , is, literally, of good... read more