1 Peter 3:8

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 3:8

Be ye all of one mind; either, be of one mind in the things of faith, and then this implies the consent of the understanding, and the next, that of the affections; or, be united both in faith and affection: see Romans 12:16; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 4:2. Having compassion one of another: mutually affected with each other’s good or evil, Romans 12:15; Hebrews 10:34; Hebrews 13:3. This he joins with the other as the consequent of it; they that are united in faith and love are of the same... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Peter 3:8-13

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES1 Peter 3:8. Of one mind.—One aim and purpose. This is possible when all seek the honour of Christ; impossible when each seeks his own honour. Love as brethren.—Or “loving the brethren.” Pitiful—Towards each other’s frailties. “Good-hearted,” “sweet-spirited.” Courteous.—Having a considerate tone on all your intercourse. Recognising the spiritual equality which underlies all distinctions of rich and poor, master and servant. The Christian gentleman is gentle with... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 3:8

1 Peter 3:8 I. This is one of those texts which are too apt to confuse persons who do not read their Bibles carefully enough. They cannot see what the latter part of these verses has to do with the former. St. Peter writes that we Christians are to inherit a blessing, and hence people would say, speaking commonly, that he means the blessing of future salvation. But then St. Peter goes on to quote Psalms 34:0 , "He that will love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 3:1-22

Shall we turn now to First Peter chapter three as Peter addresses himself to the wives? This particular section goes back to verse thirteen of chapter two,Submit yourself to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to king as supreme; governors, unto them sent toward the punishment of evildoers, so is the will of God, that in well doing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men ( 1 Peter 2:13-15 ): So the idea of submitting to one another in love. And so he talked about,... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 3:1-22

1 Peter 3:1-6 . Ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands. The same words occur in Ephesians 5:22. Col 3:18 . The excellence of piety is pleaded here, as the first ornament of a wife. Wisdom connected with the culture of the mind and all the adornings of the christian temper; a chaste behaviour, a fear, and a cautious prudence. These will gain a husband to the Lord more than the monthly fashions of dress. The example of Sarah is adduced, whom all the Hebrew women revered as a model of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Peter 3:8-9

1 Peter 3:8-9Finally, be ye all of one mind.Christian unityI. What unity is.1. It is a mutual agreement.2. It is a mutual care of the common interest. If there be ever so much agreement in opinion and judgment, yet if the interests are divided it is not unity.3. The terms of union and all the means of it must be lawful. Otherwise it is not unity, but conspiracy.II. The advantages of unity.1. It is the safety of all societies.2. Unity best serves the purposes of religion. I need not say that... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Peter 3:8

8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Ver. 8. Be courteous ] Gr. φιλοφρονες , friendly minded, ready to any good office. Christianity is no enemy to courtesy, but includes it. See the practice of it in Abraham and the Hittites, Boaz and his reapers, the angels’ and apostles’ salutations, the primitive Christians’ holy kiss, in use in Irenaeus’s time, and Tertullian’s, till taken away from the abuse it grew rote; as... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Peter 3:8

be: Acts 2:1, Acts 4:32, Romans 12:16, Romans 15:5, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Philippians 3:16 having: Zechariah 7:9, Matthew 18:33, Luke 10:33, Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26, James 2:13, James 3:17 love as brethren: or, loving to the brethren, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 2:17, Romans 12:10, Hebrews 13:1, 2 Peter 1:7, 1 John 3:14, 1 John 3:18, 1 John 3:19 pitiful: Psalms 103:13, Proverbs 28:8, Matthew 18:33, James 5:11 courteous: Acts 27:3, Acts 28:7, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:1,... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Peter 3:8

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:Finally — This part of the epistle reaches to1Peter4:11. The apostle seems to have added the rest afterwards.Sympathizing — Rejoicing and sorrowing together. Love all believers as brethren. Be pitiful - Toward the afflicted.Be courteous — To all men. Courtesy is such a behaviour toward equals and inferiors as shows respect mixed with love. read more

Daniel Whedon

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

6. General Counsels, 1 Peter 3:8-12. 8. Finally Not as if closing the epistle, but presenting a few things summarily. One mind Of the same sentiment and affection. Having compassion Sympathizing with, whether in sorrow or joy. Love as brethren Literally, brotherly-loving. Pitiful Tender-hearted, compassionate. Courteous Benignant, kind. But the best ancient MSS. and Versions read humble-minded. read more

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