彼得前書 2:3-5 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:4-6

A Jew, writing to Jews, very naturally made use of language and of metaphors based upon the usages and practices of the Jewish religion. Peter knew well that the temple offices and observances, the building and its purposes, to which he here referred, had all their meaning in their relation to the Savior in whom he and his fellow-Christians believed, in their relation to the gospel which he preached. I. CHRISTIANS ARE THE MATERIAL OF THE TRUE AND SPIRITUAL TEMPLE . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:5

Ye also, as lively stones ; rather, living stones . The word is the same as that used in 1 Peter 2:4 . Christians are living stones in virtue of their union with the one living Stone: "Because I live, ye shall live also." Are built up a spiritual house ; rather, be ye built up . The imperative rendering seems more suitable than the indicative, and the passive than the middle. The Christian comes; God builds him up on the one Foundation. The apostle says," Come to be built up;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:3

If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious - Or rather, as Doddridge renders it, “Since you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.” The apostle did not mean to express any doubt on the subject, but to state that, since they had had an experimental acquaintance with the grace of God, they should desire to increase more and more in the knowledge and love of him. On the use of the word “taste,” see the notes at Hebrews 6:4. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:4

To whom coming - To the Lord Jesus, for so the word “Lord” is to be understood in 1 Peter 2:3. Compare the notes at Acts 1:24. The idea here is, that they had come to him for salvation, while the great mass of people rejected him. Others “disallowed” him, and turned away from him, but they had seen that he was the one chosen or appointed of God, and had come to him in order to be saved. Salvation is often represented as corning to Christ. See Matthew 11:28.As unto a living stone - The allusion... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:5

Ye also, as lively stones - Greek, “living stones.” The word should have been so rendered. The word lively with us now has a different meaning from living, and denotes “active, quick, sprightly.” The Greek word is the same as that used in the previous verse, and rendered living. The meaning is, that the materials of which the temple here referred to was composed, were living materials throughout. The foundation is a living foundation, and all the superstructure is compassed of living materials.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:1-3

1 Peter 2:1-3. Wherefore Since the word of God is so excellent and durable in itself, and has had such a blessed effect upon you as to regenerate you, and bring you to the enjoyment of true Christian love; laying aside As utterly inconsistent with that love; all malice All ill- will, every unkind disposition; or all wickedness, as κακιαν may be properly rendered, all sinful tempers and practices whatsoever; and all guile All craft, deceitful cunning, and artifice, every temper... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:4

1 Peter 2:4. To whom coming With desire and by faith; as unto a living stone Living from eternity; alive from the dead; and alive for evermore: and a firm foundation, communicating spiritual life to those that come to him, and are built upon him, making him the ground of their confidence and hope for time and for eternity. The apostle alludes to Isaiah 28:16, where the formation of a Christian church, for the spiritual worship of God, is foretold under the image of a temple, which God was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:5

1 Peter 2:5. Ye also Believing in him with a loving and obedient faith, as lively Greek, ζωντες , living, stones Quickened and made alive to God by spiritual life derived from him, are built up Upon him, and in union with each other; a spiritual house Spiritual yourselves; and a habitation of God through the Spirit. For, according to his promise, he lives and walks in every true believer, 2 Corinthians 6:16; and collectively considered, as a holy society, or assembly, uniting... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 2:1-3

Fruits of salvation (1:13-2:3)Now that Christians have received such a great salvation, they should discipline their thoughts and behaviour so that they will always be ready for the return of Jesus Christ (13). They should think and act not according to their former habits, but according to the ways of God. They should pattern their character not on the people of the sinful society around them, but on the holy God (14-16).As Christians reverence God as their Father and Judge, they will want to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 2:4-10

God’s living temple (2:4-10)People in general might see no worth in Christ and reject him, but God sees him as the chosen one through whom sinners have eternal life. Those who receive new life through Christ are likened to living stones who form a temple in which God is worshipped. They also form the priesthood that offers the worship (4-5).Christ is the chief cornerstone in this living building, and those who believe in him will never be disappointed (6). The people of Israel, who were... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:4-6

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:1-3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 2:1-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 2:4-10

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