1 Peter 3:8-11 KJV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:8

Verse 8 Now follow general precepts which indiscriminately belong to all. (39) Moreover he summarily mentions some things which are especially necessary to foster friendship and love. The first is, Be ye all of one mind, or, think ye all the same thing. For though friends are at liberty to think differently, yet to do so is a cloud which obscures love; yea, from this seed easily arises hatred. Sympathy ( συμπάθεια) extends to all our faculties, when concord exists between us; so that every one... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

Verse 9 9Not rendering evil for evil In these words every kind of revenge is forbidden; for in order to preserve love, we must bear with many things. At the same time he does not speak here of mutual benevolence, but he would have us to endure wrongs, when provoked by ungodly men. And though it is commonly thought that it is an instance of a weak and abject mind, not to avenge injuries, yet it is counted before God as the highest magnanimity. Nor is it indeed enough to abstain from revenge; but... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

Verse 10 10For he He confirms the last sentence by the testimony of David. The passage is taken from the thirty-fourth Psalm, [Psalms 34:12,] where the Spirit testifies that it will be well with all who keep themselves from all evil-doing and wrong-doing. The common feeling indeed favors what is very different; for men think that they expose themselves to the insolence of enemies, if they do not boldly defend themselves. But the Spirit of God promises a happy life to none except to the meek,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:11

Verse 11 11Let him seek peace It is not enough to embrace it when offered to us, but it ought to be followed when it seems to flee from us. It also often happens, that when we seek it as much as we can, others will not grant it to us. On account of these difficulties and hindrances, he bids us to seek and pursue it. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-22

The subject of this section is the necessity for a life becoming the Christian name; this is applied to Christian citizens and to Christian servants, and, here, to Christian wives. The reason for the conspicuous place here assigned to wives is obvious. The writer is addressing Churches in pagan countries, many of whose members were wives of heathen husbands. What were these to do? were they to continue in that relationship, or did their Christianity sever the marriage bond? That question... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:8

Finally . St. Peter is bringing to a close the exhortations to submission, which depend on the imperative in 1 Peter 2:13 . He turns from particular classes and relations to the whole Christian community, and describes what they ought to be in five Greek words, the first three of which are found nowhere else in the Greek Scriptures. Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; literally, sympathizing; feeling with others, rejoicing with them that do rejoice, and weeping... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:8-12

Peter had, so this passage suggests, well learnt the lesson about forgiveness to which he had listened as he heard the sermon on the mount, and he had equally well drunk in the spirit of the great intercessory prayer he had heard in the upper room, "That ye all may be one." For he is here gathering up all his teaching about social life in the strong words now before us: "Finally," etc. He is enjoining, in simple detail and with a sublime motive, unity between Christian people. I. WHEREIN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing . St. Peter. like St. Paul ( Romans 12:17 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:15 ), repeats his Master's teaching in the sermon on the mount ( Matthew 5:39 ). He forbids revenge in word, as well as in deed. But contrariwise blessing . The word "blessing" is not the substantive, but the participle ( εὐλογοῦντες ), and thus corresponds with the participle "rendering" (comp. Matthew 5:44 , "Bless them that curse you"). Knowing that ye are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:10

For he that will love life ; literally, he that willeth to love life. St. Peter deviates somewhat from the Septuagint Version of Psalms 34:12-16 , which he is quoting. The literal rendering of it is, "What man is he that desireth life, loving good days?" His connection of the participle θέλων with ἀγαπᾶν is remarkable. Perhaps the meaning is best given by Bengel, "Qui vult ita vivere, nt ipsum non taedeat vitro"—" Who wishes to live so that he will not weary of life;" so that he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:11

Let him eschew evil, and do good ; literally, let him turn away from evil. Let him seek peace, and ensue it . Let him seek it as a hidden treasure, and pursue it as if it might escape from him. read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:8

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:10

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:11

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