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For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: 5. For after this manner in the old time ] It is obvious from the special instance given in the next verse that the Apostle has in his mind exclusively … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 3:5”

But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 4. the hidden man of the heart ] The phrase is identical in meaning with the “inward man” of Rom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 3:4”

Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 3. that outward adorning of plaiting the hair ] So St Paul lays stress in 1Ti 2:9 on the “braided hair and gold and pearls” which were at the time conspicuous … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 3:3”

While they behold your chaste conversation [coupled] with fear. 2. while they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear ] On the verb “behold” see note on chap. 1Pe 2:12. The word “coupled” is not in the Greek, and the true meaning of the word is that the “chaste conduct ” of the women who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 3:2”

Likewise, ye wives, [be] in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 1. Likewise, ye wives ] The sequence of thought is every way suggestive. The Apostle passes from the all but universal relation of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 3:1”

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 25. For ye were as sheep going astray ] The sequence of thought is suggested by the “all we like sheep have gone astray” of Isa 53:6, but the imagery could scarcely fail to recall to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 2:25”

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 24. who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree ] Here again we have an unmistakeable reference to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 2:24”

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: 23. Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again ] Here again, though we have no direct quotation, it is impossible to overlook the allusive reference to the silence of the sufferer as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 2:23”

Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 22. Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth ] It is suggestive as indicating the line of prophetic interpretation in which the Apostle had been led on, that as soon as he begins to speak of the sufferings of Christ, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 2:22”

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 21. For even hereunto were ye called ] The thoughts of the Apostle travel from the teaching of Christ which he had heard to the life which he had witnessed. The very calling … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 2:21”