1 Peter 1:8-9

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

1 Peter 1:9. Receiving the end of your faith, &c.— Because you shall attain the salvation of your souls, as the recompence of your faith. The word Κομιζομαι signifies, "To receive as a recompence." See Parkhurst, read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

8. not having seen, ye love—though in other cases it is knowledge of the person that produces love to him. They are more "blessed that have not seen and yet have believed," than they who believed because they have seen. On Peter's own love to Jesus, compare :-. Though the apostles had seen Him, they now ceased to know Him merely after the flesh. in whom—connected with "believing": the result of which is "ye rejoice" (Greek, "exult"). now—in the present state, as contrasted with the future... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

9. Receiving—in sure anticipation; "the end of your faith," that is, its crowning consummation, finally completed "salvation" (Peter here confirms Paul's teaching as to justification by faith): also receiving now the title to it and the first-fruits of it. In 1 Peter 1:10 the "salvation" is represented as already present, whereas "the prophets" had it not as yet present. It must, therefore, in this verse, refer to the present: Deliverance now from a state of wrath: believers even now "receive... read more

Thomas Constable

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

II. THE IDENTITY OF CHRISTIANS 1:3-2:10The essentially chiastic structure of thought in the letter, excluding the introduction and conclusion, can be visualized in the outline (above). The recurrence of the direct address "Beloved" in 1 Peter 2:11 and 1 Peter 4:12 divides this letter into three main parts."The theme of the first part is the identity of the people of God established on the basis of the great salvation Christ has accomplished (and is accomplishing) on their behalf. Their identity... read more

Thomas Constable

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

A. Our great salvation 1:3-12The first part of this section on who we are as Christians is a revelation of our great salvation. Some have called it "the Great Doxology." In it Peter reminded us of our hope, our joy, and the witnesses of our salvation. He did this so we would appreciate how greatly God has blessed us. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:6-9

2. The joy of our salvation 1:6-9"The main thread of Peter’s rhetoric [in this pericope] can . . . be expressed in one sentence: ’Then you will rejoice with inexpressible and glorious delight, when you each receive the outcome of your faith, your final salvation’ . . ." [Note: Michaels, p. 26.] read more

Thomas Constable

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

Even though we will experience joy when we see the Lord, we can experience joy now too because we have hope (1 Peter 1:3), faith (1 Peter 1:7), and love (1 Peter 1:8). These characteristics are inseparable. Our joy is "full of glory" in that the glory people will see when God reveals Jesus Christ infuses our present joy (cf. John 20:29). Our joy will be no different on that day, only greater. read more

Thomas Constable

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

Ultimately we will obtain the full salvation of our souls (i.e., glorification, though not necessarily exemption from physical suffering and death now). The Greek word translated "souls" (psychon) refers to our persons, namely, the whole beings God has saved (cf. Mark 3:4; Mark 8:34-37; Romans 13:1; 1 Thessalonians 2:8; James 1:21; James 5:20; et al.). [Note: See Bigg, p. 107.] A better translation would be "selves" or "lives." Peter probably did not intend a contrast with our bodies. [Note:... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 1:8

1:8 on (d-7) 'On whom' does not, I think, refer to 'ye exult.' It may refer to both 'looking' and 'believing,' which is, I think, the natural construction. If not, it is connected simply with 'looking.' glory, (e-24) Lit. 'and glorified.' The expression relates to 'joy.' read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 1:9

1:9 souls. (f-11) Lit. 'salvation of souls,' in contrast with temporal deliverances, to which, as Jews, they were accustomed to look. read more

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