1 Peter 3:8-9 NIV

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:8

Finally - As the last direction, or as general counsel in reference to your conduct in all the relations of life. The apostle had specified most of the important relations which Christians sustain, 1 Peter 2:13-25; 1 Peter 3:1-7; and he now gives a general direction in regard to their conduct in all those relations.Be ye all of one mind - See the notes at Romans 12:16. The word used here (ὁμόφρων homophrōn) does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. It means, of the same mind;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil - See the Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44 notes; Romans 12:17 note.Or railing for railing - See the notes at 1 Timothy 6:4. Compare Mark 15:29; Luke 23:39.But contrariwise blessing - In a spirit contrary to this. See the notes at Matthew 5:44.Knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing - “Knowing that you were called to be Christians in order that you should obtain a blessing infinite and eternal in the heavens. Expecting such a blessing... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 3:8-9

1 Peter 3:8-9. Finally This section of the epistle reaches to 1 Peter 4:11. The apostle seems to have added the rest afterward. Be ye all of one mind Ομοφρονες , unanimous; guarding against all unnecessary occasion of contention: see on Romans 12:16: have compassion, &c. Greek, συμπαθεις , sympathizing with each other; rejoicing and sorrowing together: love all believers as brethren: be pitiful Toward the afflicted. The original word, ευσπλαγχνοι , is, literally, of good... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-12

In the home and the church (3:1-12)Another sphere where Christians should display the character of Christ is the home. Wives can display a Christlike character through an attitude of submission to their husbands, even though the husbands may be unbelievers. By the wives’ good conduct and quiet spirit, the husbands may be won for God (3:1-4). Some women of Old Testament times, in particular Sarah, are good examples of a wife’s conduct (5-6).Christian husbands should not act thoughtlessly or... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 3:8

of one mind . Greek. homophron. Only here. Compare Romans 12:16 ; Romans 15:5 . 2 Corinthians 13:11 .Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:2 ; Philippians 3:16 ; Philippians 4:2 . having . . . another = sympathetic. Greek. sumpathes. Only here. The verb sumpatheo occurrence Hebrews 4:15 ; Hebrews 10:34 . love, &c . = loving as brethren. Greek. philadelphos. Only here. Compare 1 Peter 1:22 . pitiful . Greek. eusplanchnos. Only here and Ephesians 4:32 . courteous . Greek. philophron.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 3:9

evil . App-128 . railing . Greek. loidoria. See 1 Timothy 5:14 . Compare 1 Peter 2:23 . 1 Corinthians 5:11 . contrariwise . See 2 Corinthians 2:7 . knowing . The texts omit and read "for ye", &c. are = were. thereunto = unto ( App-104 .) this. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:8

Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:Not merely women are the recipients of the honor which springs from the vital Christian recognition of the sanctity of all life, because every human being is recognized as a mortal brother, created in the image of God, a beneficiary of the blood of Christ, and a potential heir of everlasting glory! This respect and reverence belong to all men, in the Christian viewpoint; but even over and beyond that... read more