1 Pierre 4:13, 1 Pierre 4:14 BDS

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 4:13

1 Peter 4:13. But rejoice, inasmuch, &c.— But, in proportion to your partaking the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory, you may rejoice with exceeding great joy. Christ will not always be concealed from the eyes of men: there is a time coming, when he will make himself conspicuous to all, and be revealed from heaven, as theuniversal Judge, with the greatest glory, and most divine majesty. See 1 Corinthians 1:7. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 4:13

13. inasmuch as—The oldest manuscripts read, "in proportion as"; "in as far as" ye by suffering are partakers of Christ's sufferings, that is, by faith enter into realizing fellowship with them; willingly for His sake suffering as He suffered. with exceeding joy—Greek, "exulting joy"; now ye rejoice amidst sufferings; then ye shall EXULT, for ever free from sufferings (1 Peter 1:6; 1 Peter 1:8). If we will not bear suffering for Christ now, we must bear eternal sufferings hereafter. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 4:12-14

1. Suffering and glory 4:12-14 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 4:12-19

A. The Fiery Trial 4:12-19Peter reminded his readers of how sufferings fit into God’s purposes to encourage them to persevere with the proper attitude (cf. James 1)."The section which began at iii. 13 is here concluded in a passage which recapitulates much that has been said-on persecution, on Christ’s sufferings, on Christian duty, on the imminence of the End and of divine Judgment-and which reflects the intensity of the author’s eschatological faith." [Note: Selwyn, p. 220.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 4:13

We can also rejoice in these sufferings because when we experience them we share in Christ’s sufferings. That is, we experience what Jesus did during His time on earth as He continued faithful to God’s will. God will glorify us just as He will glorify Jesus. Therefore we can rejoice now at that prospect (cf. 1 Peter 1:6-7; 1 Peter 1:10-11; 1 Peter 2:21; Acts 5:41). The revelation (uncovering, Gr. apokalypsis) of Jesus Christ’s glory is most likely a reference to the Second Advent that includes... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 4:13

4:13 share (b-5) Koinonos . see Hebrews 2:14 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 4:1-19

The Security of the Faithful in the Approaching JudgmentC (ii). 1 Peter 4:1-6. ’This is your faith: live then in accordance with it. Arm yourselves against your troubles by resolving to be like Christ in suffering. Suffering gives rest from sin, and the results of what you have already endured should be a life henceforth in accordance with God’s will. You have lived the heathen life long enough in the past to have learnt its wretchedness. The heathen are surprised now at your estrangement from... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 4:12-19

(12-19) EXHORTATION TO COURAGE AND STEADFASTNESS IN PERSECUTION.—All ought to be prepared for persecution. It is a blessed and glorious thing to have to bear it. A criminal’s death and a Christian martyrdom are the exact opposites of each other. Vengeance is speedily coming. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 4:13

(13) But rejoice.—The opposite of being bewildered at it, for “rejoicing” in it implies a recognition of its character and purpose. The word rendered “inasmuch as” (which occurs also in 2 Corinthians 8:12) seems to mean, “in proportion as:” “the more nearly you are made to share Christ’s sufferings the more you should rejoice.” In the Acts of St. Probus (a Cappadocian), when, after many other tortures, the judge ordered them to heat some nails and run them through his hands, the martyr... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Peter 4:1-19

Manifold Grace 1 Peter 4:10 The whole verse reads thus, 'Let every man that has received the gift even so minister the same one to another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God'. What is 'manifold'? Many? No. The word 'many' would be misleading, though it does enter into the larger and truer interpretation of the term. Manifold in this case means variegated, many in colour and light and bloom and beauty. Manifold is not in this relation a question of quantity or quality, but of... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 4:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 4:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 4:12-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 4:12-19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 4:13

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 4:13

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 4:1-19

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 4:12-19

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 4:13

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Peter 4:1-19

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