1 Peter 3:15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 3:13-22

3:13-4:19 SUFFERING FOR CHRIST’S SAKEExample of Christ (3:13-22)Persecution cannot really harm those who are eager to please God, because with such people persecution always results in greater spiritual blessing (13). Because they love what is right they may be persecuted by those who love what is wrong, but to suffer for such a reason is a cause for joy, not sorrow. If people are devoted to Christ and are always ready to give others an explanation for their devotion, they will not fear their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 3:15

sanctify. i.e. separate. Give Him His right place. the LORD God . The texts read "the Christ as Lord". There is no art. before Lord, which shows that it is the predicate. Compare Romans 10:9 . Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:6 . The quotation is from Isaiah 8:12 , Isaiah 8:13 . always . App-151 . to give = for. App-104 . answer . Greek. apologia. See Acts 22:1 . asketh . App-134 . a reason = an account. App-121 . of = concerning. App-104 . meekness . Greek. praiutes. See James 1:21... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:15

but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:The prophecy of Isaiah has this: "Sanctify the Lord of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread" (Isaiah 8:13). It is clear that Peter's thought in this and the preceding verses is clearly connected with the words of Isaiah, but there is a notable difference:Peter here substituted the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 3:15

1 Peter 3:15. But sanctify the Lord God— Grotius thinks that to sanctify God means here, to give thanks to, or glorify him; that is, in a time of persecution; or as some of the martyrs gave thanks to God when they heard the sentence of condemnation. See Acts 5:41. But in general it may be said, that sanctifying God, is behaving towards him as convinced that he is a holy God, who loves truth and integrity; who will reward the righteous, if they persevere, but punish all such as apostatize. Of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:15

15. sanctify—hallow; honor as holy, enshrining Him in your hearts. So in the Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6:9. God's holiness is thus glorified in our hearts as the dwelling-place of His Spirit. the Lord God—The oldest manuscripts read "Christ." Translate, "Sanctify Christ as Lord." and—Greek, "but," or "moreover." Besides this inward sanctification of God in the heart, be also ready always to give, c. answer—an apologetic answer defending your faith. to every man that asketh you—The last words limit... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 3:13-17

1. Suffering for doing good 3:13-17 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 3:15

Rather than being fearful we should commit ourselves afresh to Christ our Lord (Yahweh of armies, Isaiah 8:13) by purposing to continue to live for Him. We should also have the reason we are living as we do on the tip of our tongues so whenever an opportunity arises we can explain why we behave as we do (cf. Acts 22:1; Acts 25:16). Our inquisitive questioner may not ask about our hope per se. Nevertheless our hope is the root cause of our behavior and should be the subject of our answer. We... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 3:15

3:15 hearts, (c-9) See Isaiah 8:12-13 . of (d-28) Or 'a reason for,' logos , as ch. 4.5; it includes both ideas. In Matthew 12:36 it is 'account,' but in Acts 19:40 'a reason for,' as elsewhere. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:1-22

The Blessedness of Christ’s People, Though They Should Suffer Like ChristB (iii). 1 Peter 3:1-6. Another divinely created ordinance of man is marriage. One of the purposes of Christianity was to teach chivalry towards women: this is part of the ’grace’ which men can exercise. But to this must correspond the modesty and graciousness of women. The Israelites had already been taught that; and women, when they enter the Christian society, become daughters of Abraham, heirs both of the honour and of... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 3:1-22

(13-4: 6) EXHORTATION TO KEEP A PURE CONSCIENCE.—It is the only charm against persecution. It is like Christ to suffer with a good conscience; and He had His reward for it, in bringing us, and even the spirits of men who had died impenitent, to God thereby. It is the very meaning of the baptism by which He saves us. To feel its beauty and safety, we have but to consider the ugliness and danger of our former life. read more

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