1 Peter 3:8-12 KJV

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

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 3:12

1 Peter 3:12. Is against them— Upon or over them; as it is said in the first clause; Επι, upon, or over the righteous. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:8

8. General summary of relative duty, after having detailed particular duties from 1 Peter 2:18. of one mind—as to the faith. having compassion one of another—Greek, "sympathizing" in the joy and sorrow of others. love as brethren—Greek, "loving the brethren." pitiful—towards the afflicted. courteous—genuine Christian politeness; not the tinsel of the world's politeness; stamped with unfeigned love on one side, and humility on the other. But the oldest manuscripts read, "humble-minded." It is... 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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:11

11. In oldest manuscripts, Greek, "Moreover (besides his words, in acts), let him." eschew—"turn from." ensue—pursue as a thing hard to attain, and that flees from one in this troublesome world. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:12

12. Ground of the promised present and eternal life of blessedness to the meek ( :-). The Lord's eyes are ever over them for good. ears . . . unto their prayers— (1 John 5:14; 1 John 5:15). face . . . against—The eyes imply favorable regard; the face of the Lord upon (not as English Version, "against") them that do evil, implies that He narrowly observes them, so as not to let them really and lastingly hurt His people (compare 1 John 5:15- :). read more

Thomas Constable

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

"To sum up" concludes the section on respect for others (1 Peter 2:13 to 1 Peter 3:12). This verse deals with attitudes. Again we note that Peter regarded attitudes as foundational to actions (cf. 1 Peter 3:1; 1 Peter 3:7; James 3)."Harmonious" implies cooperation when there are individual differences. These differences can have a pleasing rather than an irritating effect. We do not all need to sing exactly the same tune, but our tune should harmonize with those of our brethren. We should be... 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 Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

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

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 3:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:8

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

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

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:12

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

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

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