1 Peter 3:8

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 3:8-12

Exhortations to Christians in General, Based on Christ's Work of Redemption and His State of Exaltation. True brotherly love: v. 8. Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous; v. 9. not rendering evil for evil or railing for railing; but contrariwise blessing, knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should in her it a blessing. v. 10. For he that will love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from... 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

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-12

Christian Family-Life 1 Peter 3:1-12 In the previous chapter the Apostle had been urging the poor slaves of wealthy householders to submit quietly to wrongs, leaving God to vindicate. Here he turns to the wives of unbelieving husbands, showing that their chaste behavior, their meek and quiet spirit, their pleasant subordination of self, are the greatest arguments for our religion. What we are is more important than what we say. Our life is our best sermon. If we would expend as much care on... 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 3:8-9

THE CHRISTIAN SPIRIT‘Finally be ye all of one mind … that ye should inherit a blessing.’ 1 Peter 3:8-1 Samuel : There are certain duties peculiar to certain positions and relations of human life. These the Apostle has treated of in previous verses. And now he enjoins those virtues which are binding upon all who profess and call themselves Christians. The class of graces which he here presents for their cultivation is that which is peculiarly Christian. In this, as in other places, it is... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:1-12

Their Obedience And Heavenly Connection Is To Be Revealed By Their Lives And By Their Due Submission To Lawful Authority In The Same Way As Christ Submitted Himself Through Suffering And Thereby Wrought Salvation For His People (1 Peter 2:11 to 1 Peter 3:12 ). Peter now tells them how, as sojourners and pilgrims in the world, they are to behave in order to fulfil the role given to them by God in 1 Peter 2:1-10. They are first of all to live in obedience and in accord with their environment... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:8

‘Finally, all of you, be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers and sisters, tender-hearted, humble-minded,’ Peter now addresses ‘all of you’ and outlines their required manner of life. They are to be at unity among themselves, walking in agreement on essentials, filled with love and compassion, gentle and tender, and humble. None are to push themselves forward, or think a lot of themselves, but are rather to support each other, think a lot of each other, and treat each other with... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:8-12

All Are To Behave As Those Who Are Obedient With Regard To Each Other (1 Peter 3:8-12 ). After briefly recalling admonitions he has already given (1 Peter 1:22; 1 Peter 2:22-23) Peter now sums up and expands on the section from the Scriptures, calling on all Christians, both men and women, slave and free, to behave rightly and openly in both word and deed. The Scripture in mind is Psalms 34:12-16 which appears to have been popularly used as a Christian guide, but is rendered rather freely so... 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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