1Peter 4:12-13. Think it not strange, &c. — Wonder not at the fiery trial — The dreadful series of furious and bitter persecutions. The original expression, εν υμιν πυρωσει, is literally, the burning which is among you; denoting the grievous persecution which the Christians in Pontus, &c., were suffering for their faith; including both martyrdom itself,

PhilipSchaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols) 1 Peter 5:8. BE SOBER; see on chap. 1 Peter 1:13, where _sobriety_ is noticed as a condition to the highest type of Christian hope. In chap. 1 Peter 4:7 it appears as a preparation for prayer. In this Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament. BE WATCHFUL (γρηγορησατε).

1Peter 2:5. Ye also — Believing in him with a loving and obedient faith, as lively — Greek, ζωντες, living, stones — Quickened and made alive to God by spiritual life derived from him, are built up — Upon him, and in union with each other; a spiritual house — Spiritual yourselves; and a habitation of God through the Spirit. For, according to his promise, he ^{1Peter 1:3-5 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 1 Peter 1:3-5 Meaning and Commentary INTRODUCTION TO 1 PETER. That Simon, called Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, was the writer of this epistle, is not questioned by any; nor was the genuineness and authenticity of it ever made a doubt of. and to holiness of life}

Introduction. This chapter embraces the following subjects: An exhortation to the elders of the churches to be faithful to the flocks committed to their charge, 1 Peter 5:1-4. An exhortation to the younger members of the church to evince all proper submission to those who were older; to occupy the station in which they were placed with a becoming spirit,

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