1 Peter 3:9

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; not recompensing evil either in words or deeds, Proverbs 24:29; See Poole on "1 Peter 2:3", see Romans 12:14,Romans 12:17,Romans 12:19,Romans 12:21. But contrariwise blessing; praying for, and, as ye can, doing good to, those that do evil to you, or speak evil of you, Matthew 5:39,Matthew 5:44; Luke 16:27,Luke 16:28. Knowing that ye are thereunto called; either: 1. To bless those that do evil to you, that so by patient bearing of injuries,... 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

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 3:9

9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. Ver. 9. Railing for railing ] Convitium convitio regerere, quid aliud est quam lutum luto purgare? saith one. To render railing for railing, is to think to wash off dirt with dirt. That ye should inherit a blessing ] Blessings by words, properly, ευλογιαν . They that will speak good words to men, shall hear good words from God; they shall... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Peter 3:9

rendering: 1 Peter 2:20-Isaiah :, Proverbs 17:13, Proverbs 20:22, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-Joel :, Romans 12:14, Romans 12:17, Romans 12:19-Ecclesiastes :, 1 Corinthians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 4:13, Ephesians 4:32, 1 Thessalonians 5:15 called: 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 5:10, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:30 that: Matthew 19:29, Matthew 25:34, Mark 10:17, Luke 10:25, Luke 18:18 Reciprocal: Genesis 42:25 - and thus Genesis 50:21 - I will nourish Leviticus 9:22 - his hand Joshua 7:19 - My son... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.Ye are called to inherit a blessing — Therefore their railing cannot hurt you; and, by blessing them, you imitate God, who blesses you. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:9

9. With such habits of soul, acts contrary to them, as those next named, are easily avoided. Neither the evil deed nor the railing word must be retaliated. See 1 Peter 2:23, in the example of Christ. Blessing This word is not a noun. The apostle means blessing them who injure and revile us. So taught our Lord. Luke 6:28. Thereunto The blessing of enemies. Inherit In the day of judgment. See our notes on Matthew 25:34. read more

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