The hope of eternal life should make your minds calm; and the prospect that you are to be so exalted in heaven should fill your hearts with benignity and love." Praise to God for a Living Hope - Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 1 Peter 3:9-11 NLT Don’t repay evil for evil. But contrariwise blessing.—No doubt a reminiscence of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:44). That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. The people of God are often represented as his chosen or elected people. (12) An argument taken by comparison: Seeing that we ourselves are unworthy of so great bountifulness, than forgive one another's faults? 1 Peter 3:9. The Lord is not slack — Ου βραδυνει, does not delay, or is not slow; concerning his promise — To fulfil it, as if the time fixed for the fulfilment of it were past; for it shall surely be fulfilled in its season; but is long-suffering, to us-ward — Children of men; not willing that any should perish — Any human being, any soul that he hath made. In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. Be not rendering evil, but be blessing. "It is not in order to inherit a blessing that we must bless, but because our portion is blessing." Matthew 5:43 ff. 6 The pronoun “he” has Jesus Christ as its antecedent in the last words of verse 7. We should refuse to seek revenge when harmed, but instead to do good to those who hurt or insult us (1 Peter 3:9). The audience is confirmed when Peter writes, “This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved…” (2 Peter 3:1). Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.] 1 Peter 1:9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.] 1 Peter 3:9, KJV: "Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing." been foretold by the prophets of old, 1 Peter 1:13-21 and exhorteth them to a vigilant and holy conversation, suitable to their calling and redemption by … Not the least of which was Martin Luther, who said: “A wonderful text is this, and a more obscure passage perhaps than any other in the New Testament, so that I do not know for certainty what Peter means.” Let us bless them and not curse them. They must not think it an arbitrary hardship, or a restriction which will not in the end be found gainful to themselves. It is not only our Christian brethren that should be so treated but we are called to love our enemies - for there are three options in living the Christian life. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. to the foregoing, or to the following? 1 Peter 1:3-9 He blesseth God for having raised them to the hope of a. blessed immortality. 2 Peter 1:3-9 New International Version (NIV) Confirming One’s Calling and Election. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. 1 Peter 2:23. Or railing for railing - See the notes at 1 Timothy 6:4. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. The context of 2 Peter 3:9 indicates that Peter is writing to a specific group and not to all of mankind. (11) We must not only not recompense injury for injury, but we must also recompense them with benefits. Ye are thereunto called - This is your calling - your business in life, to do good, and to do good for evil, and to implore God's blessing even on your worst enemies. ( D) you were called. ► Don't repay evil for evil. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you for Jesus sake for in so doing we are participators in Christ’s sufferings – and this is what God has called us to do, and He will bless us for it. That is what God wants you to do, and he will bless you for it. In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance 1 Peter 1:3-9 New International Version Update Praise to God for a Living Hope 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Peter 1:3-9" A royal priesthood - See the notes at 1 Peter 2:5. Though many — perhaps even the majority — of the Christians in Asia Minor were resident aliens and visiting foreigners (see 1 Peter 1:1, 2:11), … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Peter 1:3-9" The writer explores issues of community, mission, and suffering — issues these young faith communities may have been facing.”1 Over the next four weeks the Revised Common Lectionary gives us four readings covering most of the first two chapters of 1 Peter. The context of 2 Peter 3:9 indicates that Peter is writing to a specific group and not to all of mankind. Suffering and the security of believers produces joy, Chapter 1:1-9 v. 1 — “Peter”— his name was Simon, but the Lord gave him a new name. 1 Peter 1:10-12 He showeth that their salvation in Christ had. Compare Revelation 1:6; "And hath made us kings and priests unto God." But contrariwise blessing - In a spirit contrary to this. What does the word "this" refer to? knowing that ye are thereunto called; referring either to what goes before being called by grace to the discharge of all the above duties exhorted to, and particularly to suffer patiently all injuries and affronts; and instead of making returns in the same way, to bless and pray for those that have hurt us, either by words or deeds; see 1 Peter 2:20 or to what follows, that ye should inherit a blessing; temporal blessing or blessings; for godliness has the promise of this life and godly persons shall not want any good thing; and even while the blessings of others are cursed they have their outward mercies with a blessing, and they are blessings indeed to them; wherefore, the little they may have is better than the large affluence of others: and also spiritual blessing, or blessings; such as peace of conscience, the pardon of all their sins a justifying righteousness adopting grace, all supplies of grace from Christ, his presence and communion with him: and also an eternal one, even life for evermore; called so, because it springs from the free favour, good will, and blessing of God, and which its being an inheritance also shows; and because such that enjoy it are eternally and unspeakably happy. and show that he is a sincere well-wisher of the race. 1 Peter 3 – Submission and Suffering A. Submission in the home. Let us love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. Let us in His sufficiency love one another - be like-minded and sympathetic, compassionate and humble Let us not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, let us bless others - for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. Read: 1 Peter 1:3-9. Or we could live our lives on a moral human level where we respond to good with good but recompense evil with evil. Don't repay evil for evil. 1 Peter 3:9. It is appropriate that he use it. Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (CSB). Doing an ill thing in return to one that has done ill to you, and in a way of revenge for it; which is contrary to what is before advised to, and which is taking God's prerogative and work out of his hands, whose vengeance is, and which is to be overcome of evil: or railing for railing; The meaning of this is, probably, that they "at once bore the dignity of kings, and the sanctity of priests" - Doddridge. We are called to be holy for He is holy, but His unattainable benchmark can only be attained as we live as Christ lived, in spirit and truth - and in submission to the holy Spirit. What Does 1 Peter 3:7 Mean? 1 * Likewise, you wives should be subordinate to your husbands so that, even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by their wives’ conduct 2 when they observe your reverent and chaste behavior. ( A) or insult with insult. 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. Not a noun governed by rendering, but a participle. or to receive a blessing? The Revised Version, instead of ‘praises,’ reads excellencies--and even that is but a feeble translation of the remarkable word here employed. 1 Peter 3:9 Context 6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. 1 In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. 1 Peter 1:3-9 2007-03-24 BABIES IN CHRIST 1 Peter 2:1-3 2006-11-12 SUFFERING FOR YOUR FAITH (2) 1 Peter 4:12-19 2006-07-28 GET AN ATTITUDE! A new reason, the truth of which is attested by the thought contained in 1 Peter 3:12, is added in 1 Peter 3:13 to the argument advanced for the preceding exhortation of 1 Peter 3:12. After stressing the need for unity, brotherly love, sympathy and compassion for other people, he urges believers not to repay evil for evil nor to respond to an insult with an equally disparaging remark. 1 Peter 1:9, NLT: "The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls." See the notes at 1 Peter 1:2. Compare Mark 15:29; Luke 23:39. 1 Peter MIRRORS OF GOD 1 Peter 2:9. 1 Peter 3:19-21 has confused many. Dear heavenly Father, I want to walk in spirit and truth. The argument will then be precisely the same as in that passage: “You ought not now to shrink from so hard a duty, for you were given clearly to understand, when you were admitted into Christianity, that you would have to act thus.”, That ye should inherit a blessing.—Rather, in order that ye may inherit a blessing. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. He wants to encourage other elders and to help them to do their Peter has been the accepted author of these letters from the earliest days of the church. COMMENT: I. The word “blessing” here is not substantive, but a participle, opposed to “rendering:” “not rendering them evil or railing, but on the contrary blessing them.” Though the word is chosen as the exact opposite of the bad language used against the Christians, “blessing” may perhaps involve the opposite of unkind action as well. ", knowing that—The oldest manuscripts read merely, "because.". One commentator suggests that geographically speaking this would be 300,000 square miles! The specific question which this essay tries to answer came from 1 Peter 3:9, 'Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called that you may obtain a blessing' (RSV). (1-2) The heart of a godly wife. So the Spirit of God inspires Simon Peter to write a book of encouragement. The First Epistle of Peter, usually referred to simply as First Peter and often written 1 Peter, is a book of the New Testament.The author presents himself as Peter the Apostle, and, following Catholic tradition, the epistle has been held to have been written during his time as Bishop of Rome or Bishop of Antioch, though neither title is used in the epistle. 1 Peter 1:9, CSB: "because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls." Don't retaliate when people say unkind things about you. or railing for railing; returning ill language to such as have given it, but rather should imitate Christ, who, when he was reviled, reviled not again, 1 Peter 2:23 and whose advice is, instead of returning injuries, blows, or words, to turn to him that smites on the right check the other also and to bless them that curse, do good to them that hate, and pray for them that persecute, Matthew 5:39 and which is here directed to: but contrariwise blessing; praying for a blessing on them; for if we are to do so for our enemies, for them that hate us, despitefully use and persecute us, as did Christ, Stephen the protomartyr, and the apostles, then much more our fellow Christians who may do us an injury or speak evil of us, or to us: who seem to be chiefly intended: the argument to persuade to it follows. CHAPTER 3 Christian Spouses. The previous verse revealed that God is paying attention to the righteous, even in the midst of their persecution. 1 Peter 1:3-9 - NIV: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! To the pilgrims of the Dispersion: Peter clearly wrote to Gentiles, Christians (see 1 Peter 1:18, 2:10, and 4:3). How he preached to the old world, while Noah was preparing the ark, 1 Peter 3:19, 1 Peter 3:20. 1 Peter 2:9 It helps to consider the word "house" in I Peter 2:5 meaning something a bit different from the common definition. 2 Peter 3:9, NLT: "The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. Yet he called them pilgrims of the Dispersion , a name that was applied to the Jews. The salvation of Noah and his family a type of baptism, 1 Peter 3:21. And this is indeed what 1 Peter 3:21 seems to say: There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 3:21). 2 Peter 3:9, NASB: "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance." Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. ), Knowing that ye are hereunto called.—Comp. The sense is: Do good, for to the good God is gracious, with the wicked He is angry; and … 1 Peter 1:3-9 - NIV: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! There is nothing which is better suited to cause our hearts to overflow with benignity, to make us ready to forgive all others when they injure us, than the hope of salvation. 1 Peter 3:9, NASB : "not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing." 2 Peter 3:9. 1 Peter 3:9 Translation & Meaning. I will argue later that 'this' refers to behaviour and that therefore the m… chap. One commentator suggests that geographically speaking this would be 300,000 square miles! Why should one who expects soon to be in heaven harbor malice in his bosom? The sense is: Do good, for to the good God is gracious, with the wicked He is angry; and … (1-2) The heart of a godly wife. Context Summary. 7 Peter says “you” here, rather than “we” because he has seen Him, both before and after His resurrection. No railing can injure you (1Pe 3:13). Or the following eschatological blessing? 7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. 1 Peter 2:9(ESV) Verse Thoughts What an astonishing revelation is contained within this simple yet profound verse of Scripture, "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light". 1 Peter 3:9(NLT) Verse Thoughts Love for God and love for other people threads its way through this apostle’s writings, and in summing up his first epistle, Peter offers the do’s and dont's of Christian living in a few pertinent phrases. What does this verse really mean? It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Finally — This section of the epistle reaches to 1 Peter 4:11.The apostle seems to have added the rest afterward. They have been scattered into other places. Read more Share Copy 1 Peter 1:8(AMP) Verse Thoughts Peter was one of the three disciples that saw the glory of God in Christ on the holy mount and having come to a depth of understanding of our position in Christ he rejoices to remind us that all Christians are born for glory - the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth - for we are one with Him. Don't retaliate when people say unkind things about you. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. 1Peter 2:21. Most commonly, we think of a building people live in. 1-peter 3:8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 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. No, he is being patient for your sake. The First Epistle of Peter, usually referred to simply as First Peter and often written 1 Peter, is a book of the New Testament.The author presents himself as Peter the Apostle, and, following Catholic tradition, the epistle has been held to have been written during his time as Bishop of Rome or Bishop of Antioch, though neither title is used in the epistle. They will be won over 2 by observing your pure and reverent lives. 1. The comparison of 1Peter 2:21 seems to support the former, for there the “hereunto” points to what preceded. Cherishing such a hope ourselves, we cannot but wish that all others may share it, and this will lead us to wish for them every blessing, A man who has a hope of heaven should abound in every virtue. Christ is ascended to heaven, all creatures being subject to him, 1 Peter 3:22. “First Peter reflects the rapid expansion of the early church in Asia Minor. The book of I Peter as we recall has been written to a group of believers who are going through a hard time. Imitate God who "blesses" you. Love for God and love for other people threads its way through this apostle’s writings, and in summing up his first epistle, Peter offers the do’s and dont's of Christian living in a few pertinent phrases. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. Which is a just and sufficient ground of joy and rejoicing. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. He had experience of all the things that he writes about. Use this table to get … Help me I pray to do all that You have called me to do in the power of the holy Spirit for You have promised that Your grace is sufficient for all eventualities of life, in Jesus name I pray, AMEN. 1 Peter 3:11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. 1 Peter 3:8-9. Peter was an elder. If Peter is indeed the author then … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Peter 1:3-9" You should be ready to bear all their reproaches, and even to wish them well. 9 Do not repay evil with evil. ◄ What Does 1 Peter 3:9 Mean? How can he? God had a purpose in calling them to so hard a task, and in now requiring of them the fulfilment of it; and that purpose is that they may receive a blessing. 1 Peter 3 – Submission and Suffering A. Submission in the home. And from this verse to the end of the chapter, 1Pe 3:9-22, there is a digression, to exhort us valiantly to bear afflictions. The preceding behaviour of love? We could follow the satanic path where both good and evil is repaid with evil. The First Letter of Peter is addressed to the exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. Peter has been the accepted author of these letters from the earliest days of the church. On the contrary, we are entreated to give blessings, since you were called for this, so that you can inherit a blessing from God. This inheritance is being reserved in heaven for us. When people read 1 Peter 3:21, they wonder if baptism is necessary for salvation. 1 Peter 1:9 ‘Obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls’ “Obtaining”-Which infers that salvation is conditional. You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. (1 Peter 1:3-5) People tend to look down on the Christian faith because of its hope, implying that Christians are weak and unstable, perhaps weak-minded. 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. 1 Peter 1:3-9 describes the state of being defined by God’s “great mercy,” which gives us a “new birth into a living hope,” and fait that is “for salvation” (1:3, 5). 1 Peter 1:3–12 is one of the most loved passages in all of Scripture. 1-peter 3:10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: If Peter is indeed the author then … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Peter 1:3-9" Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; ἴστε γὰρ ὅτι καὶ μετέπειτα θέλων κληρονομῆσαι τὴν εὐλογίαν ἀπεδοκιμάσθη, Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Apostolic counsel is authoritativenot merely advisory. blessing—your revilers; participle, not a noun after "rendering. It is used for the conferring of benefits: (1) spiritual, in Acts 3:26; Galatians 3:8; (2) material, in 2Corinthians 9:5, (Comp. Christ suffered for us, and was put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit, 1 Peter 3:18. Which is a just and sufficient ground of joy and rejoicing. 1 Peter 3:9 9 y Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, z bless, for a to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. Why should he wish to injure a fellow-worm? 1 Peter 3:9 Treasury of Scripture Knowing. 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. The answer one gives to this question significantly reflects how one conceives of the motivation of love in 1 Peter. The argument thus becomes more forcible, and the question which follows more appropriate, than if we adopt the other view, viz., “Bless, instead of retorting, for it is more suitable for men who are expecting to be blessed.”. The First Letter of Peter is addressed to the exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. However, the divine standard is rooted in the love of Christ and the example that He left us - where evil is repaid with good and where blessings are the response to an insult – for that is what God has called us to do, and He will bless us for it. inherit a blessing—not only passive, but also active; receiving spiritual blessing from God by faith, and in your turn blessing others from love [Gerhard in Alford]. A new reason, the truth of which is attested by the thought contained in 1 Peter 3:12, is added in 1 Peter 3:13 to the argument advanced for the preceding exhortation of 1 Peter 3:12. 2 Peter 3:9(ESV) Verse Thoughts Humanity is tethered to time and enclosed in space, unaware of the eternal, unrestricted perspective of the Father. To summarize this first major section so far ( 1 Peter 1:3-9), Peter called on his readers to rejoice in their present sufferings because of their hope, faith, and love. This new birth leads to two “outcomes,” in the “now” and in the “then.” Now, this new birth leads to rejoicing “with an indescribable and glorious joy.” The opposite is true and this passage clearly asserts three reasons why this is not so. See the notes at Matthew 5:44. 2Kings 5:15; Joel 2:14 : Haggai 2:19. The first fruits of His blessing for eternity are enjoyed by the righteous even now (1Pe 3:10) [Bengel]. The word “obtaining” is often used to denote the rewards given at the judgment ( 2 Corinthians 5:10 ; Ephesians 6:8 ; 1 Peter 5:4 ). … 1 Peter 1:3, NASB: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," 1 Peter 1:3, NLT: "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Behaviour towards the hostile world, μὴ ἀποδιδόντες κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ] the same phrase occurs Romans 12:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:15; comp. Knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing - "Knowing that you were called to be Christians in order that you should obtain a blessing infinite and eternal in the heavens. The problem and the approach The specific question which this essay tries to answer came from 1 Peter 3:9, 'Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling but on … They are being persecuted for their faith. Answer: First Peter 1:3 says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Expecting such a blessing yourselves, you should be ready to scatter blessings on all others. It should be, were called, viz., when St. Paul and others first preached to you. They had certain hope in the future appearing of Jesus Christ and in their final glorification. Peter identifies himself as an apostleone of those chosen by Jesus Christ to proclaim the Gospel and to provide direction to the church. a. 1 Peter 1:9. The blessing at the beginning of 1 Peter overflows with joy and hope. Clarke's 1-peter 3:9 Bible Commentary Not rendering evil for evil - Purposing, saying, doing nothing but good; and invariably returning good for evil. God’s full and eternal blessing is only to be obtained through such a course of self-suppression and of love even to those who hate us. 1 Peter 3:9 New International Version Update 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. 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