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But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 13. but rejoice ] The words of the beatitude of Mat 5:12 come back upon the Apostle’s mind, and are reproduced as from his own personal experience. When he had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 4:13”

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 12. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you ] More literally, be not amazed (see, for the word, notes on 1Pe 4:4) at the burning fire … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 4:12”

If any man speak, [let him speak] as the oracles of God; if any man minister, [let him do it] as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 11. If any man speak, let him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 4:11”

As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 10. As every man hath received the gift ] The two verses remind us of the like precepts in Rom 12:6; 1Co 12:4 ; 1Co 12:28. The tense of the Greek … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 4:10”

Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 9. Use hospitality one to another without grudging ] Literally, Be hospitable. The stress laid on this virtue in the New Testament, as in 1Ti 3:2; Rom 12:13; Heb 13:2, brings before us some of the more striking features of the social life of the Christians of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 4:9”

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 8. And above all things have fervent charity ] It is to be regretted that the unintelligent desire for variation which the translators of 1611 took almost as their guiding principle, and in this instance, perhaps, their fondness … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 4:8”

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 7. But the end of all things is at hand ] The words are spoken, as are nearly all the eschatological utterances of the New Testament, within the horizon of the Apostle’s knowledge, and it had not been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 4:7”

For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 6. For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead ] The thought that Christ was ready … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 4:6”

Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. 5. who shall give account ] The phrase is one of the many echoes in this Epistle of our Lord’s teaching (Luk 16:2). The thought of the Final Judgment from which there will be no appeal is made here, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 4:5”

Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with [them] to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of [you]: 4. wherein they think it strange ] It may be worth noting that the same word is used to express (1) coming as a stranger (Act 10:6; Act 10:18; Act 21:16) and (2) as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 4:4”