1 Peter 3:8-12 KJV

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers. The apostle adds the conjunction "for" ( ὅτι , because) to mark the connection. God's people must turn away from evil and do good, because the all-seeing eye is upon them; they will find strength to do so, because God heareth prayer. Perhaps when the apostle was writing these words he remembered how once "the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter." But the face of the Lord is against them... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

For he that will love life - Greek, “He willing, (θέλων thelōn,) or that wills to love life.” It implies that there is some positive desire to live; some active wish that life should be prolonged. This whole passage 1 Peter 3:10-12 is taken, with some slight variations, from Psalms 34:12-16. In the Psalm this expression is, “What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?” The sense is substantially the same. It is implied here that it is right to love life, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:11

Let him eschew evil - Let him avoid all evil. Compare Job 1:1.And do good - In any and every way; by endeavoring to promote the happiness of all. Compare the notes at Galatians 6:10.Let him seek peace, and ensue it - Follow it; that is, practice it. See the Matthew 5:9 note; Romans 12:18 note. The meaning is, that a peaceful spirit will contribute to length of days:A peaceful spirit - a calm, serene, and equal temper of mind - is favorable to health, avoiding those corroding and distracting... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous - That is, he is their Protector. His eyes are indeed on all people, but the language here is that which describes continual guardianship and care.And his ears are open unto their prayers - He hears their prayers. As he is a hearer of prayer, they are at liberty to go to him at all times, and to pour out their desires before him. This passage is taken from Psalms 34:15, and it is designed to show the reason why a life of piety will contribute to... 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

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:10

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:12

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

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:12

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

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