彼得前书 2:7-12 CUNPSS

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:7

Unto you therefore which believe - Christians are often called simply “believers,” because faith in the Saviour is one of the prominent characteristics by which they are distinguished from their fellow-men. It sufficiently describes any man, to say that he is a believer in the Lord Jesus.He is precious - Margin, “an honor.” That is, according to the margin, it is an honor to believe on him, and should be so regarded. This is true, but it is very doubtful whether this is the idea of Peter. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:8

And a stone of stumbling - A stone over which they, stumble, or against which they impinge. The idea seems to be that of a cornerstone which projects from the building, against which they dash themselves, and by which they are made to fall. See the notes at Matthew 21:44. The rejection of the Saviour becomes the means of their ruin. They refuse to build on him, and it is as if one should run against a solid projecting cornerstone of a house, that would certainly be the means of their... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen generation - In contradistinction from those who, by their disobedience, had rejected the Saviour as the foundation of hope. The people of God are often represented as his chosen or elected people. See the notes at 1 Peter 1:2.A royal priesthood - See the notes at 1 Peter 2:5. The meaning of this is, probably, that they “at once bore the dignity of kings, and the sanctity of priests” - Doddridge. Compare Revelation 1:6; “And hath made us kings and priests unto God.” See also... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:10

Which in time past were not a people - That is, who formerly were not regarded as the people of God. There is an allusion here to the passage in Hosea 2:23, “And I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.” It is, however, a mere allusion, such as one makes who uses the language of another to express his ideas, without meaning to say that both refer to the same subject. In... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:11

Dearly beloved, I beseech you strangers and pilgrims - On the word rendered “strangers,” (παροίκους paroikous,) see the notes at Ephesians 2:19, where it is rendered “foreigners.” It means, properly, one dwelling near, neighboring; then a by-dweller, a sojourner, one without the rights of citizenship, as distinguished from a citizen; and it means here that Christians are not properly citizens of this world, but that their citizenship is in heaven, and that they are here mere sojourners.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:12

Having your conversation honest - Your conduct. See the notes at Philippians 1:27. That is, lead upright and consistent lives. Compare the notes at Philippians 4:8.Among the Gentiles - The pagans by whom you are surrounded, and who will certainly observe your conduct. See the notes at 1 Thessalonians 4:12, “That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without.” Compare Romans 13:13.That, whereas they speak against you as evil doers - Margin, “wherein.” Greek ἐν ᾥ en hō - “in what;”... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:6-8

1 Peter 2:6-8. Wherefore also To which purpose; it is contained in the Scripture In Isaiah 28:16, the passage before referred to. Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner-stone To support and hold together the whole building. This, as explained Ephesians 2:21, signifies the union of Jews and Gentiles in one faith, baptism, and hope, so as to form one church or temple for the worship of God through the mediation of Christ. And he that believeth on him With a lively faith, a faith... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:9-10

1 Peter 2:9-10. But ye Who have been born again of incorruptible seed, and have purified your souls by obeying the truth, &c., (1 Peter 1:22-23,) and have tasted that the Lord is gracious, (1 Peter 2:3,) and are built up upon him as lively stories; ye, who bear this character are a chosen generation Εκλελτον γενος , an elect race; all such, and such only, have that title, and other titles of a similar import, in the New Testament. See on Eph 1:3-7 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14. ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:11-12

1 Peter 2:11-12. I beseech you, as strangers Or sojourners; and pilgrims Who have no inheritance on this earth, but are travelling to the heavenly country. The former word, παροικοι , properly means those who are in a strange house, a house not their own: the second, παρεπιδημοι , those who are in a strange country, and among a people not their own. We sojourn in the body; we are pilgrims in this world; abstain from fleshly lusts Or carnal desires; from inordinate desires of any thing... 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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:6-8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:9-10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:11-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 2:4-10

Group of Brands