1 Peter 1:13-2:13 NIV

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Peter 1:13-16

An Admonition to Lead a Godly Life. The need of holiness: v. 13. Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; v. 14. as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance; v. 15. but as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; v. 16. because it is written, Be ye holy, for I am holy. Because the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Peter 1:13-21

1 Peter 1:13-21Analysis:—Exhortations to firmness and sobriety, to holiness in mind and conversation, to filial reverence of God,—all founded on love and gratitude for the precious redemption by the blood of Christ.1913Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;2014As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:2115But as he which hath... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 1 Peter 1:13

1 Peter HOPE PERFECTLY 1Pe_1:13 . Christianity has transformed hope, and given it a new importance, by opening to it a new world to move in, and supplying to it new guarantees to rest on. There is something very remarkable in the prominence given to hope in the New Testament, and in the power ascribed to it to order a noble life. Paul goes so far as to say that we are saved by it. To a Christian it is no longer a pleasant dream, which may be all an illusion, indulgence in which is pretty... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Peter 1:13-25

Redeemed and Purified 1 Peter 1:13-25 The appeal for a holy life is enforced by considering the great cost of our redemption and the great hope which is opened before us. Ours must be the girded loins, lest our desires trail after forbidden things, or be sullied by the mud on the road. We must be holy, as God is: and this can be realized only when we allow God, by His Holy Spirit, to pour Himself into our natures. There is no fear like that which love begets. We do not fear God with the fear... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:1-25

Like the letter of James, the purpose of this was to establish those who were passing through a period of suffering and testing. In his introduction the apostle used the name Jesus had given him, "Peter." He described those to whom he wrote as "elect . . . according to the foreknowledge of God," and "in sanctification of the Spirit." He approached the subject of the testing of their faith by reminding them of the heavenly nature of their vocation. The final issue thereof is an inheritance, all... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10-17

Strengthening the Brethren 1 Peter 1:10-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS By way of introduction we wish to emphasize the concluding message of our last sermon. 1 Peter 1:7 tells us of the trial of faith. It is described as being much more precious than the gold that perisheth, even though it be tried by fire, even though for a while we may be in heaviness through many temptations and testings. We may rejoice in the midst of trials, because they will be found unto praise, and honor, and glory at the... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10-25

The Book of Books 1 Peter 1:10-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is said on one occasion, when Sir Walter Scott was sick, he called his son requesting him to bring him the book. His son said, "Your library is filled with books. Which book do you want?" He is said to have replied, "My son, there is but one Book, bring me the Book." From the above story we have taken our theme: The Book of books. The Bible contains everything needed in the way of spiritual instruction. It proclaims prophecies, which... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:13

COMING GRACE‘Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end [perfectly marg.] for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.’ 1 Peter 1:13 There is to be a revelation of Jesus Christ. He is to appear, to be unveiled, to manifest Himself. He appeared once at His Incarnation to seek and to save that which was lost, God manifest in the flesh; but He appeared only for a time. Finishing the work of redemption, He went back to where He was... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:13

‘For which reason, girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.’ Because of what he has said they are to ‘gird up the loins of their mind.’ The flowing robes that men wore hindered strenuous activity so that, for example, in order to run for any distance or go into warfare men had to ‘gird up their loins’, that is, gather up their robes in a girdle so that they would not interfere with their... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:13-16

In The Light Of Their Great Privilege And Blessing They Should Set Themselves To Live Accordingly (1 Peter 1:13-16 ). In the light of the wonder of the message that has come to them, and of the sanctifying work of the Spirit, His people are to tighten up the discipline of their minds and wills, fixing them on the goal that lies ahead. As a result they will receive the full benefits of God’s gracious and undeserved favour, ‘the riches of His grace’ (Ephesians 2:7; compare 1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter... read more

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Peter 1:13-16

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Peter 1:13-21

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 1 Peter 1:13

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Peter 1:13-25

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:1-25

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10-17

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10-25

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:13

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:13

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:13-16

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