kept . See 2 Corinthians 11:32 . by . App-104 . power . App-172 . through . App-104 . 1 Peter 1:1 . faith . App-150 . salvation . Compare 1 Thessalonians 5:9 , 1 Thessalonians 5:10 . to be revealed . App-106 . last time . Compare Acts 2:17 . read more
Wherein = In ( App-104 .) which (salvation). greatly rejoice . See Matthew 5:12 . if . App-118 . in heaviness = grieved. manifold, &c . See James 1:2 . read more
That = In order that. Greek. hina . the trial of your faith = your tested faith, as in James 1:3 . perisheth . Greek. apollumi. See first occurance: Matthew 2:13 . with . App-104 . 1 Peter 1:1 . glory . See p. 1511. at . App-104 . appearing . App-106 . read more
unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,Here again the continuing contrast between the old and new Israel is in view. The inheritance that pertained to the old Israel was their literal possession of the land of Canaan; and in speaking of the marvelous reward that shall at last result from the Christian life, Peter called it an inheritance. Also, in the case of Christians, it is really an inheritance, something they are born into,... read more
who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."The word guarded here is a military term,"[13] Christians are garrisoned by the power of God and are safeguarded by the Father himself. Of course, the Christians themselves, under the terms of the Father's will, contribute to that safety. How? The next phrase explains how.Through faith ... This cannot bear the meaning that the Christian's sole act of believing provides any safety. "Faith"... read more
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, ye have been put to grief in manifold trials,wherein ... There are several notions in vogue as to what, exactly, is the antecedent; but the most obvious meaning is that the whole "situation" just discussed is being given as the logical reason why they greatly rejoice, or are commanded to greatly rejoice. "The Greek verb might be taken also as an imperative, `Wherefore rejoice'"[17] This is also given as an alternative in RSV... read more
that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ:This rather complicated verse is not a comparison of faith with gold; "but there is an analogy between the testing of character (faith) and the refining of gold."[19] If people go to the trouble to test gold, how much more should it be expected that God will test faith? Barnes also stressed this, as follows:This... read more
1 Peter 1:4. To an inheritance— St. Peter had spoken of the hope of life, 1 Peter 1:3. He now explains what he meant by thatlife; even the greatest felicity that canbe enjoyed, which he compares to an inheritance, or large estate, a thing most generally esteemed here upon earth. But there is also a further allusion; for parents beget their children to the hopes of living and enjoying their estates or inheritance after them; God had regenerated these Gentile Christians to the hope of a firmer... read more
1 Peter 1:5. Who are kept by the power of God— The word φρουρουμενους, which we translate kept, is very strong and expressive: it does not mean being kept after any manner, but with the most constant and vigilant care; as a tower or a city is watched by a military garrison, which keeps guard day and night, and plants the greatest number of centinels where the place is weakest, or there is most danger. Such is the watchful care of God over his people: as long as they continue faithful, nothing... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 1:4
To. App-104 . incorruptible . See Romans 1:23 . undefiled . See Hebrews 7:26 . that fadeth, &c . = unfading. Greek. amarantos. Only here. Compare 1 Peter 5:4 . heaven = the heavens. See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . for . App-104 . read more