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To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 4. to an inheritance incorruptible ] The clause is co-ordinate with the preceding and depends upon the word “begotten.” The idea of the “inheritance” is again essentially Pauline (Act 20:32, Gal 3:18, Eph 1:14; Eph 1:18 and elsewhere). The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 1:4”

Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ ] Here again we note the close correspondence with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 1:3”

Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. 2. elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father ] The word “elect” or chosen belongs, as already stated, to 1Pe 1:1, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Peter 1:2”

Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. 20. from the error of his way ] The noun always involves the idea of being deceived as well as erring. Comp. 2Pe 2:18 ; 2Pe 3:17; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 5:20”

Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 19. if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him ] Better, as the verb is passive, if any of you be led astray. The “truth” here is obviously not the faith which was common to Jews … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 5:19”

And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. And he prayed again – The allusion here seems to be to 1Ki 18:42, 1Ki 18:45, though it is not expressly said there that he prayed. Perhaps it might be fairly gathered from the narrative that he did pray, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 5:18”

Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. 17. Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are ] The word is the same as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 5:17”

Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 16. Confess your faults one to another ] Better, with the old MSS. Therefore confess and transgressions instead of faults. The noun includes sins against God as well as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 5:16”

And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 15. and the prayer of faith shall save the sick ] The context leaves no doubt that the primary thought is, as in our Lord’s words to men … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 5:15”

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 14. Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church ] The rule is full of meaning. (1) As regards … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 5:14”