1 Peter 3:15

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-99

1Pet 3 THE OPENING VERSES of chapter 3 continue the exhortation to submission. The apostle commenced this exhortation at 1Pe_2:13 . In verse 1Pe_3:18 he applied it to those who socially are in the subject place. Now he applies it to those who hold the subject place in that great natural relationship which is the foundation of all human relationships. The Christian wife is to be in subjection to her husband. If he is a Christian he obeys the word and she obeys him. A most excellent and... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Peter 3:13-16

The Christians as followers and defenders of good: v. 13. And who is he that will harm you if ye be followers of that which is good? v. 14. But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye; and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled, v. 15. but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear; v. 16. having a good conscience, that, whereas they speak... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Peter 3:8-17

1 Peter 3:8-17Analysis:—Exhortations of Christians in general, irrespective of their civil and domestic relations, to godly behaviour before an ungodly and hostile world8 Finally, be ye19 all of one mind, having compassion one of another;20 love as brethren,21 be pitiful,22 be courteous:23 9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing:24 but contrariwise25 blessing;26 knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.27 10For he that will28 love life, and see good days, let... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 1 Peter 3:14-15

1 Peter HALLOWING CHRIST 1Pe_3:14-15 . These words are a quotation from the prophet Isaiah, with some very significant variations. As originally spoken, they come from a period of the prophet’s life when he was surrounded by conspirators against him, eager to destroy, and when he had been giving utterance to threatening prophecies as to the coming up of the King of Assyria, and the voice of God encouraged him and his disciples with the ringing words: ‘Fear not their fear, nor be afraid.... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Peter 3:13-22

Following Christ in Bearing Injustice 1 Peter 3:13-22 It was said of Archbishop Cranmer that the way to make him a life-long friend was to do him some disservice, and surely these words of the Apostle have created many characters of the same type. The one aim and purpose of life should be to sanctify Christ as Lord; that is, to put Him on the throne. Let all the powers of our nature stand around to do His bidding, as the courtiers of a royal sovereign. Keep a good conscience! Remember you... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:1-22

The marriage relation was then dealt with, and special emphasis was laid on the fact that the true adornment of woman is found in her character rather than in her dress. Husbands are charged to dwell with their wives according to knowledge. The final reason for the fulfilment of this ideal is that prayers be not hindered. Passing to the subject of suffering which invariably follows loyalty to Christ, the apostle quoted from the Psalms. That shows that the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 3:15

THE LORD AND THE HEART‘Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts.’ 1 Peter 3:15 In the days of Isaiah, the people of Israel were in imminent peril among many foes, and the prophet would have them to look exclusively to the Lord, and calmly and trustfully await the issue of the crisis as their forefathers did at the Red Sea. Hence he says to them—‘Sanctify the Lord of Hosts Himself, and let Him be your fear and your dread.’ The mantle of the prophet fell upon the shoulders of the Apostle, so the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:13-22

They Can Go Forward In Confidence to Face Whatever Comes Knowing That The Victory Over Suffering Has Already Been Won (1 Peter 3:13 to 1 Peter 4:6 ). Peter now encourages them in the face of opposition. They are not to be afraid when they suffer for righteousness’ sake, but are rather to set apart Christ as holy in their hearts, and ensure that they can give a good answer concerning Him to their adversaries, doing it with a proper attitude (meekness) and in the fear of God. They must however... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:15

‘But sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord, being ready always to give answer to every man who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear,’ So they are rather to ‘set Christ apart in their hearts as holy’, (or ‘acknowledge Him in their hearts as holy’), and as their ‘Lord’ (in contrast with the false ‘lords’ of idolatry), and be ready to give an answer to anyone who asked them for the reason for the hope that was in them. He is enjoining them to become... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:8-17

1 Peter 3:8-Esther : . This short and simple section deals with the wider relations of the Christian disciple to his fellow-disciples and to the world. It is an expansion of Christ’ s teaching in the Golden Rule. It is clearly shown that to suffer for righteousness is only to tread in the steps of the great Forerunner, and that such a life is reasonable, and its principles once grasped can be easily justified to others. The “ hope” of the Christians was the chief point likely to be under... read more

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