1 Peter 1:15-16

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 1:15

1 Peter THE FAMILY LIKENESS 1Pe_1:15 . That is the sum of religion--an all-comprehensive precept which includes a great deal more than the world’s morality, and which changes the coldness of that into something blessed, by referring all our purity to the Lord that called us. One may well wonder where a Galilean fisherman got the impulse that lifted him to such a height; one may well wonder that he ventured to address such wide, absolute commandments to the handful of people just dragged... 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 1:16

PERSONAL HOLINESS‘Be ye holy; for I am Holy.’ 1 Peter 1:16 The question at once meets us, ‘What is holiness?’ The original word, which we have translated ‘holiness,’ means ‘without earthliness.’ We are ‘of the earth, earthy’; the contrast to holiness, so that, more practically, God only is holiness. He, and He only, is ‘Holy’; and everything else is ‘holy’ just as it connects itself with Him: that which is dedicated to Him, that which has Him in it, that which is like Him, that which serves... 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

Peter Pett

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

‘Because it is written, “You shall be holy; for I am holy”.’ And this requirement is confirmed by the Scriptures. The citation is from Leviticus 11:44 (compare Exodus 22:31; Leviticus 19:2; Leviticus 20:26), and is significantly connected there with the need for ‘cleanness’ and separation from all that grovel in the earth or bear the stamp of death (see our commentary on Leviticus). For that was the purpose of the laws of ‘cleanness’, to set their minds on what was wholesome and was free from... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:13-21

1 Peter 1:13-Ecclesiastes : . Here the practical aim of the epistle becomes at the earliest possible moment clearly manifest. The writer finds in the central reality of the Christian faith— the example, sacrifice, and resurrection of Jesus Christ— the truest source of good conduct. He reminds them that all this has taken place that they may be sharers in the character of God. Hope in God can have no other logical issue than conformity to His will. 1 Peter 1:13 . girding up: a metaphor... read more

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