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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:6

Wherein ye greatly rejoice. Is the word "wherein" ( ἐν ῷ ) to be referred to the whole sentence, and to be understood of the Christian's present privileges and hopes? or is it to be taken in a temporal sense with the words immediately preceding it, "in the last time"? Authorities are divided. Of those who take the latter view some regard "the last time"—as the object of the Christian's joyful hope—he rejoices now in the hope of the glory of God; others give the verb a quasi-future... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:7

That the trial of your faith. The words of 1 Peter 1:6 , "if need be," point to the purpose and end of the temptations. St. Peter proceeds to develop his meaning. The word rendered "trial" ( δοκίμιον or δυκιμεῖον ) means rather "test or proof;" it is explained by Dionysius of Halicarnassus ('Rhet.,' I1) as that at which, when one looks, he is able to form a judgment. Cremer says it is "not only the means of proof itself, e.g. the touchstone, but also the trace of the metal left... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:4

To an inheritance - Through the resurrection of the Lord Jesus we now cherish the hope of that future inheritance in heaven. On the word inheritance, see the Acts 20:32 note; Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 1:14, Ephesians 1:18 notes; Colossians 1:12 note. Christians are regarded as the adopted children of God, and heaven is spoken of as their inheritance - as what their Father will bestow on them as the proof of his love.Incorruptible - It will not fade away and vanish, as that which we inherit in... read more

Albert Barnes

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

Who are kept by the power of God - That is, “kept” or preserved in the faith and hope of the gospel; who are preserved from apostacy, or so kept that you will finally obtain salvation. The word which is used here, and rendered “kept,” (φρουρέω phroureō,) is rendered in 2 Corinthians 11:32, kept with a garrison; in Galatians 3:23, and here, kept; in Philippians 4:7, shall keep. It does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. It means to keep, as in a garrison or fortress; or as with a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:6

Wherein ye greatly rejoice - In which hope of salvation. The idea is, that the prospect which they had of the future inheritance was to them a source of the highest joy, even in the midst of their many sufferings and trials. On the general grounds for rejoicing, see the Romans 5:1-2 notes; Philippians 3:1; Philippians 4:4 notes; 1 Thessalonians 5:16 note. See also the notes at 1 Peter 1:8. The particular meaning here is, that the hope which they had of their future inheritance enabled them to... read more

Albert Barnes

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

That the trial of your faith - The putting of your religion to the test, and showing what is its real nature. Compare James 1:3, James 1:12.Being much more precious than of gold - This does not mean that their faith was much more precious than gold, but that the testing of it, (δοκίμιον dokimion,) the process of showing whether it was or was not genuine, was a much more important and valuable process than that of testing gold in the fire. More important results were to be arrived at by it, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:3-4

1 Peter 1:3-4. Blessed be the God and Father, or, God even the Father, of our Lord Jesus Christ His only-begotten and beloved Son; who, according to his abundant mercy His compassion for us in our state of ignorance and guilt, depravity and weakness; his undeserved love and goodness, the source of all our blessings, temporal, spiritual, and eternal: hath begotten us again Regenerated us; to a lively Ζωσαν , living, hope A hope which implies true spiritual life, is the consequence... read more

Joseph Benson

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

1 Peter 1:5. Who are kept Who, though now surrounded with many apparent dangers, are not left defenceless, but are guarded, kept as in a garrison, as the word φρουρουμενους signifies; by the power of God Which worketh all in all; or secured from all real harm, under the observation of his all-seeing eye, and the protection of his almighty hand; through faith Through the continued exercise of that faith, by which alone salvation is both received and retained. The clause is very... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:6

1 Peter 1:6. Wherein In which living hope of such a glorious inheritance, and in being so kept to the enjoyment of it, ye, even now, greatly rejoice Αγαλλιασθε , ye are exceeding glad, or leap for joy, though for a season, ολιγον αρτε , now A little while: such is our whole life compared to eternity! if need be When God sees it needful, and the best means for your spiritual profit; ye are in heaviness Λυπηθεντες , grieved, or in sorrow; but not in darkness: for they... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:1-12

1:1-2:10 HIGH STATUS FOR GOD’S PEOPLEThe character of salvation (1:1-12)Peter’s readers are ‘God’s scattered people’, an expression that Peter uses with a wide meaning. In relation to their place of local residence, they are God’s people scattered throughout northern Asia Minor. But in relation to heaven, they are God’s people scattered in a foreign land. Their true homeland is heaven, and the foreign land is the world. They really belong to God. He chose them and cleansed them, with the aim... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:4

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:6

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:3-4

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:1-12

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