1 Peter 1:13-15 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:14

Verse 14 14As obedient children He first intimates that we are called by the Lord to the privilege and honor of adoption through the Gospel; and, secondly, that we are adopted for this end, that he might have us as his obedient children. For though obedience does not make us children, as the gift of adoption is gratuitous, yet it distinguishes children from aliens. How far, indeed, this obedience extends, Peter shews, when he forbids God’s children to conform to or to comply with the desires of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:15

Verse 15 15He who hath called you is holy He reasons from the end for which we are called. God sets us apart as a peculiar people for himself; then we ought to be free from all pollutions. And he quotes a sentence which had been often repeated by Moses. For as the people of Israel were on every side surrounded by heathens, from whom they might have easily adopted the worst examples and innumerable corruptions, the Lord frequently recalled them to himself, as though he had said, “Ye have to do... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:13

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind. St. Peter sums up in the word "wherefore" all the blessings, privileges, and hopes which he has enumerated; on these he founds his exhortations. Gird up . The word ἀναζωσάμενοι (literally, "girding up, tucking up long garments by the help of a girdle") occurs in no other place of the New Testament. But the same metaphor, expressed in similar words, is common. St. Peter alludes, doubtless, to the Lord's exhortation, "Let your loins be girded... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:14

As obedient children; rather, children of obedience (comp. Ephesians 2:2 , Ephesians 2:3 ; Ephesians 5:8 ; also 2 Peter 2:14 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:3 ; Luke 16:8 ). Winer says ('Grammar,' 3. 34.; 'Romans,' 2), "This mode of expression is to be traced to the more lively imagination of the Orientals, by which the most intimate connection (derivation from and dependence on)—even when the reference is to what is not material—is viewed under the image of the relation of son or child to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:15

But as he which hath called you is holy; rather, after the pattern of the Holy One who called you . The calling is the fulfillment of the election:, "Whom he did predestinate, them he also called." The Christian's effort must be to fashion himself, by God's grace, after the likeness of God. not according to the former lusts (comp. Matthew 5:45 , Matthew 5:48 ; also Colossians 3:10 ; Ephesians 4:24 ). So be ye holy in all manner of conversation. In the whole course of your daily... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:13

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind - The allusion here is to the manner in which the Orientals were accustomed to dress. They wear loose, flowing robes, so that, when they wish to run, or to fight, or to apply themselves to any business, they are obliged to bind their garments close around them. See the notes at Matthew 5:38-41. The meaning here is, that they were to have their minds in constant preparation to discharge the duties, or to endure the trials of life - like those who were... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:14

As obedient children - That is, conduct yourselves as becomes the children of God, by obeying his commands; by submitting to His will; and by manifesting unwavering confidence in him as your Father at all times.Not fashioning yourselves - Not forming or modeling your life. Compare the notes at Romans 12:2. The idea is, that they were to have some model or example, in accordance with which they were to frame their lives, but that they were not to make their own former principles and conduct the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:15

But as he which hath called you is holy - On the word called, see the notes at Ephesians 4:1. The meaning here is, that the model or example in accordance with which they were to frame their lives, should be the character of that God who had called them into his kingdom. They were to be like him. Compare the notes at Matthew 5:48.So be ye holy in all manner of conversation - In all your conduct. On the word “conversation,” see the notes at Philippians 1:27. The meaning is, that since God is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:13-16

1 Peter 1:13-16. Wherefore Since your lot is fallen into these glorious times, wherein you enjoy such high privileges above what the people of God formerly enjoyed; since the blessings which are set before you are so invaluable, and are so freely offered you, and you have such great encouragement to believe you may attain them; gird up the loins of your mind Prepare to pursue them with vigour, constancy, and perseverance, and to perform the various duties which they lay you under an... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:13-25

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:15

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:13-16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:13-25

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