17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. References. vFear God. 13 Now cwho is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
This is, of course, to be taken only with the word "suffer," which itself means, as in 1Peter 3:14, to suffer capitally. 17 For it is time for judgment hto begin at the household of God; and iif it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who jdo not obey the gospel of God? 13 nBe subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution,2 whether it be to the emperor3 as supreme, 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? 9 fResist him, gfirm in your faith, knowing that hthe same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. New King James Version (NKJV), NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV Word Study Bible: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines. Mysteries of the Hour. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since qlove covers a multitude of sins. It does not necessarily mean, in the Greek, that the well doing was the reason of the suffering, but simply that it accompanied it. of 3 oDo not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— Verse 17. All rights reserved. 18 For Christ also msuffered2 nonce for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, othat he might bring us to God, being put to death pin the flesh but made alive qin the spirit, 11 nTo him be the dominion forever and ever. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 10 sAs each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, tas good stewards of God’s varied grace: 1 Peter 1:17 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 1:17, NIV: "Since you call on a Father who judges each person's work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear." 2 oshepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,1 pnot under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;2 qnot for shameful gain, but eagerly; For well doing.--Better, perhaps, as well doers. 1 Peter Greeting. 11 let him turn away from evil and do good; 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”. 5 For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, 2 dso as to live for ethe rest of the time in the flesh fno longer for human passions but gfor the will of God. 4 Since therefore zChrist suffered in the flesh,1 aarm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for bwhoever has suffered in the flesh chas ceased from sin, Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 3 Likewise, wives, kbe subject to your own husbands, so that leven if some do not obey the word, mthey may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 4 And when tthe chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the uunfading vcrown of glory. Proud member Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 7 ycasting all your anxieties on him, because zhe cares for you. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. NIV: New International Version . Bible / Our Library / Bible Commentaries / Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) / 1 Peter / 1 Peter 3; Share Tweet. New International Version (NIV), NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. 10 And iafter you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, jwho has called you to his keternal glory in Christ, will himself lrestore, mconfirm, strengthen, and establish you. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but wwas made manifest xin the last times for the sake of you 5 who by God’s power are being guarded nthrough faith for a salvation oready to be revealed in the last time. 7 so that qthe tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes rthough it is tested by sfire—may be found to result in tpraise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 17 And if you ncall on him as Father who ojudges pimpartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves qwith fear throughout the time of your exile,
20 because5 they formerly did not obey, rwhen God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, swhile the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, teight persons, were brought safely through water.
5 So I exhort the elders among you, mas a fellow elder and na witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: From kakopoios; to be a bad-doer, i.e. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Θέλημα denotes the will in itself; θέλειν, its active operation (Wirier, 3:65. 14 tGreet one another with the kiss of love.
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at zthe fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. 10 gOnce you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 17 tHonor everyone.
19 in which3 he went and qproclaimed4 to the spirits in prison, 4 but let your adorning be pthe hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. 23 dsince you have been born again, enot of perishable seed but of imperishable, through fthe living and abiding word of God; 1 Peter 2:19, 20). Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. If the will of God be so; literally, if the will of God should so will.
Peter meets the common objection that suffering could be borne more easily if it were deserved; the Christian must take the cross, if it comes, as from God, sent for his good (comp. 18 knowing that you rwere ransomed from sthe futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 13 But rejoice ainsofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad bwhen his glory is revealed. But yif when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. 8 uThough you have not seen him, you love him. 3 For the time that is past hsuffices ifor doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.
6 xHumble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 16 Yet eif anyone suffers as a gChristian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God din that name. 2 according to bthe foreknowledge of God the Father, cin the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and dfor sprinkling with his blood: May egrace and fpeace be multiplied to you. Amen.
14 As obedient children, ido not be conformed to the passions jof your former ignorance, 6 For it stands in Scripture: uand whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”.
17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Nobler. 18 And, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”3. hBy his wounds you have been healed. 19 but twith the precious blood of Christ, like that of ua lamb vwithout blemish or spot.
This is, of course, to be taken only with the word "suffer," which itself means, as in 1Peter 3:14, to suffer capitally. 17 For it is time for judgment hto begin at the household of God; and iif it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who jdo not obey the gospel of God? 13 nBe subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution,2 whether it be to the emperor3 as supreme, 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? 9 fResist him, gfirm in your faith, knowing that hthe same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. New King James Version (NKJV), NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV Word Study Bible: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines. Mysteries of the Hour. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since qlove covers a multitude of sins. It does not necessarily mean, in the Greek, that the well doing was the reason of the suffering, but simply that it accompanied it. of 3 oDo not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— Verse 17. All rights reserved. 18 For Christ also msuffered2 nonce for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, othat he might bring us to God, being put to death pin the flesh but made alive qin the spirit, 11 nTo him be the dominion forever and ever. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 10 sAs each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, tas good stewards of God’s varied grace: 1 Peter 1:17 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 1:17, NIV: "Since you call on a Father who judges each person's work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear." 2 oshepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,1 pnot under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;2 qnot for shameful gain, but eagerly; For well doing.--Better, perhaps, as well doers. 1 Peter Greeting. 11 let him turn away from evil and do good; 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”. 5 For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, 2 dso as to live for ethe rest of the time in the flesh fno longer for human passions but gfor the will of God. 4 Since therefore zChrist suffered in the flesh,1 aarm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for bwhoever has suffered in the flesh chas ceased from sin, Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 3 Likewise, wives, kbe subject to your own husbands, so that leven if some do not obey the word, mthey may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 4 And when tthe chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the uunfading vcrown of glory. Proud member Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 7 ycasting all your anxieties on him, because zhe cares for you. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. NIV: New International Version . Bible / Our Library / Bible Commentaries / Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) / 1 Peter / 1 Peter 3; Share Tweet. New International Version (NIV), NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. 10 And iafter you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, jwho has called you to his keternal glory in Christ, will himself lrestore, mconfirm, strengthen, and establish you. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but wwas made manifest xin the last times for the sake of you 5 who by God’s power are being guarded nthrough faith for a salvation oready to be revealed in the last time. 7 so that qthe tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes rthough it is tested by sfire—may be found to result in tpraise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 17 And if you ncall on him as Father who ojudges pimpartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves qwith fear throughout the time of your exile,
20 because5 they formerly did not obey, rwhen God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, swhile the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, teight persons, were brought safely through water.
5 So I exhort the elders among you, mas a fellow elder and na witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: From kakopoios; to be a bad-doer, i.e. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Θέλημα denotes the will in itself; θέλειν, its active operation (Wirier, 3:65. 14 tGreet one another with the kiss of love.
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at zthe fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. 10 gOnce you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 17 tHonor everyone.
19 in which3 he went and qproclaimed4 to the spirits in prison, 4 but let your adorning be pthe hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. 23 dsince you have been born again, enot of perishable seed but of imperishable, through fthe living and abiding word of God; 1 Peter 2:19, 20). Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. If the will of God be so; literally, if the will of God should so will.
Peter meets the common objection that suffering could be borne more easily if it were deserved; the Christian must take the cross, if it comes, as from God, sent for his good (comp. 18 knowing that you rwere ransomed from sthe futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 13 But rejoice ainsofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad bwhen his glory is revealed. But yif when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. 8 uThough you have not seen him, you love him. 3 For the time that is past hsuffices ifor doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.
6 xHumble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 16 Yet eif anyone suffers as a gChristian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God din that name. 2 according to bthe foreknowledge of God the Father, cin the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and dfor sprinkling with his blood: May egrace and fpeace be multiplied to you. Amen.
14 As obedient children, ido not be conformed to the passions jof your former ignorance, 6 For it stands in Scripture: uand whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”.
17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Nobler. 18 And, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”3. hBy his wounds you have been healed. 19 but twith the precious blood of Christ, like that of ua lamb vwithout blemish or spot.