1 Peter 3:9-10

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.Rendering evil for evil ... This, of course, was an accepted ethic of paganism; but it is rejected by Christians. "Recompense to no man evil for evil" (Romans 12:17). "See that none render evil for evil unto any man" (1 Thessalonians 5:15). This was not an ethic developed by the apostles, but one handed down directly from the mouth of the Lord himself,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile: And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.The apostle here quoted Psalms 34:12ff, but with variations from both the Hebrew and Septuagint (LXX) texts; but, as Mason said, "The divergence is... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

1 Peter 3:9. Knowing that ye are thereunto called,— "As knowing that ye are called into the Christian church, that you might return good for evil, and in consequence of that, inherit a blessing." Heylin renders the clause, For ye know that your vocation obliges you to this, that you yourselves may enjoy the benediction of God. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

1 Peter 3:10. For he that will love life,— He that would enjoy life. See Psalms 34:12. The apostle here urges in favour of the virtue which he recommends, that by this the comforts of life will be secured; 1Pe 3:10-11 the favour of God engaged 1Pe 3:12 and the malice of men in a great degree disarmed, 1 Peter 3:13, &c.—three arguments of very great weight and importance. This passage seems to be brought in, to anticipate an objection, which would very naturally arise in their minds: "Our... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

9. evil—in deed. railing—in word. blessing—your revilers; participle, not a noun after "rendering." knowing that—The oldest manuscripts read merely, "because." are—Greek, "were called." inherit a blessing—not only passive, but also active; receiving spiritual blessing from God by faith, and in your turn blessing others from love [GERHARD in ALFORD]. "It is not in order to inherit a blessing that we must bless, but because our portion is blessing." No railing can injure you ( :-). Imitate God... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

10. will love—Greek, "wishes to love." He who loves life (present and eternal), and desires to continue to do so, not involving himself in troubles which will make this life a burden, and cause him to forfeit eternal life. Peter confirms his exhortation, :-, by Psalms 34:12-16. refrain—curb, literally, "cause to cease"; implying that our natural inclination and custom is to speak evil. "Men commonly think that they would be exposed to the wantonness of their enemies if they did not strenuously... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 3:8-12

5. The importance of loving enemies 3:8-12Peter concluded this section of instructions concerning respect for others with a discussion of the importance of loving our enemies. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 3:9

Like Jesus and Paul, Peter urged his readers not to take revenge. We should return positive good deeds for evil ones (1 Peter 2:23; cf. Matthew 5:9; Romans 12:9-18; 1 Corinthians 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:15)."As Christians we can live on one of three levels. We can return evil for good, which is the satanic level. We can return good for good and evil for evil, which is the human level. Or, we can return good for evil, which is the divine level. Jesus is the perfect example of this latter... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 3:10-12

To strengthen his case Peter again cited an Old Testament passage that supported what he said (Psalms 34:12-16). However the primary purpose for this quotation seems to be more clarification than proof. Really 1 Peter 3:8-9 are Peter’s exposition of the psalm passage that he now quoted. Evil (1 Peter 3:10) hurts, and guile misleads. God will judge those who do any kind of evil (1 Peter 3:12).This quotation (1 Peter 3:10-12) appropriately summarizes all Peter’s instructions concerning proper... 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

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