1 Peter 2:20-21

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:20

For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.This is another verse in this epistle which carries the true hallmark of consonance with the teachings of Jesus Christ, who in the Beatitudes blessed, not those who were persecuted, but those who were persecuted "for righteousness sake" (Matthew 5:10), there being no honor for those who, through their own... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:21

For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:This and the following four verses are some of the noblest Scripture in all the Bible. In these five verses, there are no less than six references to Christ as the Suffering Servant, as depicted in Isaiah 53. It is just what should have been expected from the apostle who so boldly identified Jesus as "God's Servant Jesus" (Acts 3:13).Hereunto were ye called ... Christ... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 2:20

1 Peter 2:20. For what glory is it, &c.— It may be said, "Is it no glory for a man who has done a fault to take his punishment patiently?—Would not resistance or clamour, nay, even murmuring or impatience, in such a case, be wrong? And consequently must not patience and submission be a virtue? When God punishes us for our sins, is not our patience unto Him a sacrifice of a sweet-smelling savour through Christ! And in proportion, the patience of a slave, when justly punished by his master,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 2:21

1 Peter 2:21. For even hereunto were ye called— That is, "You were called to suffer for righteousness' sake, when ye became the disciples of Jesus." See Matthew 5:10; Matthew 5:48; Matthew 16:24; Matthew 16:28. Because Christ also suffered for us; that is, for us Christians in general, Jews or Gentiles, bond or free. It is observable, that upon the mention of the name of Christ, the apostle falls into anoble and animated digression to the end of the chapter; afterwards he continues to pursue... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:20

20. what—Greek, "what kind of." glory—what peculiar merit. buffeted—the punishment of slaves, and suddenly inflicted [BENGEL]. this is—Some oldest manuscripts read, "for." Then the translation is, "But if when . . . ye take it patiently (it is a glory), for this is acceptable." acceptable—Greek, "thankworthy," as in :-. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:21

21. Christ's example a proof that patient endurance under undeserved sufferings is acceptable with God. hereunto—to the patient endurance of unmerited suffering ( :-). Christ is an example to servants, even as He was once in "the form of a servant." called—with a heavenly calling, though slaves. for us—His dying for us is the highest exemplification of "doing well" ( :-). Ye must patiently suffer, being innocent, as Christ also innocently suffered (not for Himself, but for us). The oldest... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 2:18-25

2. Slaves’ respect for their masters 2:18-25Peter proceeded to address the situation of Christians working under the authority of others."The unusual fact, unnoticed by most Bible readers, is that he [Peter], along with Paul (1 Corinthians 7:21; Ephesians 6:5-8; Colossians 3:22-25; 1 Timothy 6:1-2; Titus 2:9-10) and later Christian writers (Did. 4:11; Barn. 19:7), addresses slaves at all, for Jewish and Stoic duty codes (which in many respects this code in 1 Peter, as well as those in Ephesians... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 2:20

However, Peter hastened to distinguish between justifiable and unjustifiable suffering. He did not want his readers to rest comfortably if they were suffering for their own sins. Nevertheless if they were suffering for their testimony, or without having provoked antagonism by improper behavior, they could rest confidently because God approved their conduct even if other people did not. What God rewards is endurance in His will (cf. James 1:4)."Although 1 Peter 2:20 has domestic servants... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 2:21

Part of the Christian’s calling (1 Peter 1:1; 1 Peter 2:9) includes suffering (cf. 2 Timothy 3:12). Jesus Christ suffered for His righteous conduct at the hands of sinners (cf. Matthew 26:67; Mark 14:65). We too can expect that our righteous behavior will draw the same response from the ungodly of our day (Matthew 11:29; Matthew 16:24; Luke 14:27; Acts 14:22).Whereas Jesus’ atonement set an example for us, it accomplished much more than that. Peter cited only His example here in view of his... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 2:20

2:20 bear (e-13) Hupomeno , 'endure patiently.' see 2 Timothy 2:12 ; James 5:7 (Note f). good (f-18) Not only 'good' in the sense of 'right,' but 'beneficent.' I think his mind goes beyond the servants to doing good generally as Christians. read more

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