Tools. The fact that we must arm ourselves to be holy (4:1) shows that there is a fierce struggle involved. One oldest manuscript and Vulgate read, "in well-doings"; contrast ill-doings, 1 Peter 4:15 . Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, ~ 1 Peter 4:1 ESV 1 Peter 4:7. 1 Peter 2 English Standard Version A Living Stone and a Holy People 1 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Verse. charity shall cover the multitude, &c.--The oldest manuscripts have "covereth." As the end is near, cultivate self-restraint, watchful prayerfulness, charity, hospitality, scriptural speech, ministering to one another according to your several gifts to the glory of God: Rejoicing patience under suffering. "Live according to God" means, live a life with God, such as God lives, divine; as contrasted with "according to men in the flesh," that is, a life such as men live in the flesh. "Live" in the truest sense, for heretofore he was dead. 12. strange--they might think it strange that God should allow His chosen children to be sore tried. Acts 11:26 , 26:28 ; the only three places where the term occurs. without grudging--Greek, "murmuring." Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. Such a situation is tailor-made for … He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. 1 Peter 4:12-13. Josh. . 1 Peter 4:8, ESV: "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins." ’ ‘but let it be’-Language of choice. Not as ALFORD, "Arm yourselves . (12-19)1-6 The … 1 Peter 2 – The Glory and the Duty of God’s People A. run not with them--eagerly, in troops [BENGEL]. The idle and witty people of Antioch, we know from heathen writers, were famous for inventing nicknames. Judgment is already begun, the Gospel word, as a "two-edged sword," having the double effect of saving some and condemning others, and shall be consummated at the last judgment. which is to try you--Greek, "which is taking place for a trial to you." upon you--the same Spirit as rested on Christ ( Luke 4:18 ). 2 Peter 1 English Standard Version (ESV) Greeting. At first believers had no distinctive name, but were called among themselves "brethren," Acts 6:3 ; "disciples," Acts 6:1 ; "those of the way," Acts 9:2 ; "saints," Romans 1:7 ; by the Jews (who denied that Jesus was the CHRIST, and so would never originate the name Christian), in contempt, "Nazarenes." "He that giveth, let him do it with simplicity," that is open-hearted sincerity; with cordiality. as . 5:1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not … Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. Sermon Bible Commentary. 3. may suffice--Greek, "is sufficient." But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. For, for this cause was the Gospel preached also Not for what goes before, because Christ was ready to judge quick and dead; and because wicked men must give an account to him, and therefore the Gospel is preached to them also, that they may be left without excuse; but for what follows, and which does not so much design the reason of the preaching of it, as the … For the Church. Love by silence and by veiling hides … This verse is parallel to 1 Peter 3:18 ; compare Note, the Old Testament Church; though not so fully as to the New Testament Church. It is no valid objection that the Gospel has not been preached to all that shall be found dead at Christ's coming. but let him glorify God--not merely glory in persecution; Peter might have said as the contrast, "but let him esteem it an honor to himself"; but the honor is to be given to God, who counts him worthy of such an honor, involving exemption from the coming judgments on the ungodly. A String of Pearls - Spurgeon. Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.a. Solomon's Temple was only a type of the true House of God, the real Temple, the church of God (I Corinthians 3:17; II Corinthians 6:16).Solomon's building was the "Temple of God" because of God's presence, and so it is today. Temperance promotes wakefulness or watchfulness, and both promote prayer. Heaven is their real home. 1 Peter 4:8 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 4:8, NIV: "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." For--giving the reason for 1 Peter 4:5 , "judge the dead." 1 Since therefore # ch. hath ceased--literally, "has been made to cease," has obtained by the very fact of His having suffered once for all, a cessation from sin, which had heretofore lain on Him ( Romans 6:6-11 , especially, 1 Peter 4:7 ). The sense seems to be, Peter, as representing the true attitude of the Church in every age, expecting Christ at any moment, says, The Judge is ready to judge the quick and dead--the dead, I say, for they, too, in their lifetime, have had the Gospel preached to them, that so they might be judged at last in the same way as those living now (and those who shall be so when Christ shall come), namely, "men in the flesh," and that they might, having escaped condemnation by embracing the Gospel so preached, live unto God in the spirit (though death has passed over their flesh), Luke 20:38 , thus being made like Christ in death and in life quickened; for they are supposed to have been already "quickened together with Christ" ( Ephesians 2:5 ). 1 Peter 5:10 Commentary. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. Let your suffering be on account of Christ, not on account of evil-doing ( 1 Peter 2:20 ). << 1 Peter 3 | 1 Peter 4 | 1 Peter 5 >> Good Stewards of God's Grace 4 1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, [1] arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. Our committing of ourselves to God is to be, not in indolent and passive quietism, but accompanied with active well-doings. Auf Napster abspielen. (1-3) How to respond to the eternal word of God. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that … Gentiles--heathen: which many of you were. "Dead" must be taken in the same literal sense as in 1 Peter 4:5 , which refutes the explanation "dead" in sins. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. But--Greek, "For." 2. . prayer--Greek, "prayers"; the end for which we should exercise vigilance. 1 Peter 4:1–6. Proud member . Wherein--In respect to which abandonment of your former walk ( 1 Peter 4:3 ). 6:13] arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for # Rom. Veröffentlicht: Nov 2019 Label: Josh & Kirsten Shive Facebook Twitter Titel. when, &c.--"walking as ye have done [ALFORD] in lasciviousness"; the Greek means petulant, immodest, wantonness, unbridled conduct: not so much filthy lust. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The emphasis lies on this: 1 Peter 4:15 , "as a murderer, thief," &c., stands in contrast. 13. inasmuch as--The oldest manuscripts read, "in proportion as"; "in as far as" ye by suffering are partakers of Christ's sufferings, that is, by faith enter into realizing fellowship with them; willingly for His sake suffering as He suffered. He, not we, must keep our souls. Peter wants to encourage Christians who are suffering for Christ.Although Christians might suffer in this life, they will not suffer for ever.This world is not their real home. Peter, like Paul, argues that those found living at Christ's coming shall have no advantage above the dead who shall then be raised, inasmuch as the latter live unto, or "according to," God, even already in His purpose. I. An encouragement to know God and what He has done for us. 1 Peter 4:1 "Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;" In light of the triumphant suffering and death of Christ, Peter’s readers should also be willing to suffer in the flesh, knowing that it potentially produces the greatest triumph. In Acts 7:38 also, the Greek article is wanting; thus English Version, "as the oracles of God," namely, the Old Testament, would be "right," and the precept be similar to Romans 12:6 , "prophesy according to the analogy of the faith." And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” 1 Peter 4 :: English Standard Version (ESV) Strong's. 5:24; Col. 3:3, 5 whoever has suffered in the flesh # [2 Pet. 1 Since therefore z Christ suffered in the flesh, 1 a arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for b whoever has suffered in the flesh c has ceased from sin, 2 d so as to live for e the rest of the time in the flesh f no longer for human passions but g for the will of God. Confirm Your Calling and Election. Home >> Bible Studies >> 1 Peter >> 1 Peter 4:1-11 These small group studies of 1 Peter contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. gospel preached also to . 6:2, 7; Gal. ready--very speedily ( 1 Peter 4:7 , 2 Peter 3:10 ). 4 Since therefore z Christ suffered in the flesh, 1 a arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for b whoever has suffered in the flesh c has ceased from sin, 2 d so as to live for e the rest of the time in the flesh f no longer for human passions but g for the will of God. Lesson 21: Hard Lessons About Hard Times (1 Peter 4:12-19) Lesson 22: Prescription For A Healthy Church (1 Peter 5:1-5) Lesson 23: Growing Solid Through Suffering (1 Peter 5:6-14) Related Topics: Cultural Issues, Ecclesiology (The Church), Marriage, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Life, Suffering, Trials, Persecution. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— (Mt 18:3; 1Co 3:2; Heb 5:12). A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-4, E.S.V.) It is quite evident that the sins spoken of here are not our own sins, but the sins of other persons, and that the intention is to say that as hatred brings causes of quarrel to the surface, so love puts the faults of other people down out of sight. Read along with us in 1 st Peter chapter 4 to see what type of Bible study and questions we can come up with that you, your small group or Sunday school could use. * 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude (for whoever suffers in the flesh has broken with sin), 2 so as not to spend what remains of one’s life in the flesh on human desires, but on the will of God. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 5. Sermons by Spurgeon - 1 Peter 1. And the speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. Not secretly speaking against the person whom we entertain, or upbraiding him with the favor we have conferred in him. (Compare Note, according to the will of that the believer should suffer ( 1 Peter 4:17 ), is for his good. Read 1 Peter 4 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. . 1 Peter 4 - esv. The consideration of Christ's sufferings is urged for purity and holiness. "Covereth" so as not harshly to condemn or expose faults; but forbearingly to bear the other's burdens, forgiving and forgetting past offenses. excess--literally, "profusion"; a sink: stagnant water remaining after an inundation. It is … giveth--Greek, "supplieth"; originally said of a choragus, who supplied the chorus with all necessaries for performing their several parts. 1 Peter 4 - Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh,* arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, Note, the very same term as is applied in the only other passages where it occurs ( Acts 7:38 , Romans 3:2 , Hebrews 5:12 ), to the Old Testament inspired writings, is here predicated of the inspired words (the substance of which was afterwards committed to writing) of the New Testament prophets. It seems to me always to be used, either directly or indirectly, in the sense of impious reviling against God, Christ, or the Holy Spirit, and the Christian religion, not merely against men as such; Greek, 1 Peter 4:14 , below. "When power is given to the destroyer, he observes no distinction between the righteous and the wicked; not only so, but he begins first at the righteous" [WETSTEIN from Rabbins]. His divinely inspired words are not his own, but God's, and as a steward ( 1 Peter 4:10 ) having them committed to him, he ought so to speak them. The Lord will come as a thief; He is "ready" ( 1 Peter 4:5 ) to judge the world at any moment; it is only God's long-suffering and His will that the Gospel should be preached as a witness to all nations, that induces Him to lengthen out the time which is with Him still as nothing. "The Spirit of glory" is His Spirit, for He is the "Lord of glory" ( James 2:1 ). CHAPTER 4. the time--Greek, "season," "fit time." Listen to the Bible. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. . Salem Media Group. as the, &c.--The Greek has no article: "as oracles of God." Designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the Bible, the ESV Expository Commentary Seriesfeatures the full text of the ESV Bible passage by passage, with crisp and theologically rich exposition and application. reproached--Reproach affects noble minds more than loss of goods, or even bodily sufferings. sinner--loving sin; positive; the same man is at once God-forgetting and sin-loving. It is not, as Rome teaches, "covereth" his own sins; for then the Greek middle voice would be used; and Proverbs 10:12 , 17:9 support the Protestant view. Christ's Absence and Return. "Rest of his time in the flesh" (the Greek has the preposition "in" here, not in 1 Peter 4:1 as to Christ) proves that the reference is here not to Christ, but to the believer, whose remaining time for glorifying God is short ( 1 Peter 4:3 ). Seeing that the godly know that their sufferings are by God's will, to chasten them that they may not perish with the world, they have good reason to trust God cheerfully amidst sufferings, persevering in well-doing. Creator--who is therefore also our Almighty Preserver. But the context suits better thus, "Let him speak as (becomes one speaking) oracles OF GOD." Sermon Bible Commentary. 6:14; 14:7; 2 Cor. Christians, from mistaken zeal, under the plea of faithfulness, might readily step out of their own calling and make themselves judges of the acts of unbelievers. All rights reserved. * Peter had been a fisherman before being called to be an apostle; but Jesus called Peter, along with his brother Andrew and his partners James and John, to become “fishers of men” – Luke 5:1-11; Matthew 4:18-22. Sin destroyed the original spiritual relation between creature and Creator, leaving that only of government. Stewards of God's Grace - Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. As Peter put it in 2:11, these fleshly lusts “wage war against the soul.” Study the bible online using commentary on 1 Peter 4 and more! "The flesh" is the sphere in which sin has place. The "scarcely" marks the severity of the ordeal, and the unlikelihood (in a mere human point of view) of the righteous sustaining it; but the righteousness of Christ and God's everlasting covenant make it all sure. 1 Peter 4:10, ESV: "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:" 1 Peter 4:10, KJV: "As every man hath received the gift, even … God now lives in us by His Holy Spirit, just as His shekinah glory hovered above the golden Mercy Seat covering the Ark in the Holy of Holies. 1 Peter 4:10 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 4:10, NIV: "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." God and from man. wrought--Greek, "wrought out." fiery trial--like the fire by which metals are tested and their dross removed. 2:14] has ceased from sin, 2 # Rom. Tried by Fire-1Peter by F B Meyer. 1 Peter 4:10-11. 1 Peter 4:7-11 teaches the third way we are to live godly lives: Accomplish the Will of God like Christ, page 5 of 6 around the theme 1 Peter 4:1-11 Living … (1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:8; Heb 13:2) 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: (Mt 25:15; Lu 12:42; Ro 12:6; 1Co 4:1; 1Co 4:7; Tit 1:7) 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. Paragraph. CHAPTER 4. Another ground of consolation to Christians. Above all things — See that you remember the distinguishing badge of your religion and have, maintain, fervent charity, love, among yourselves — One toward another: for love shall cover a multitude of sins — It will cause us to excuse them in others, and will entitle us, through divine mercy to the expectation of forgiveness for our own numberless failings. 3:18 Christ suffered in the flesh, # 4:1 Some manuscripts add for us; some for you # [Eph. Proud member 8. above all things--not that "charity" or love is placed above "prayer," but because love is the animating spirit, without which all other duties are dead. 6:2, 7; Gal. 1. 1 Peter 4:1-19.LIKE THE RISEN CHRIST, BELIEVERS HENCEFORTH OUGHT TO HAVE NO MORE TO DO WITH SIN. 5:15 so as to live for # ch. For Peter is plainly referring only to those within reach of the Gospel, or who might have known God through His ministers in Old and New Testament times. If we will not bear suffering for Christ now, we must bear eternal sufferings hereafter. 5:15 so as to live for # ch. Drink makes drowsy, and drowsiness prevents prayer. arm--( Ephesians 6:11 Ephesians 6:13 ). Peter has in mind Ezekiel 9:6 ; compare Amos 3:2 , Jeremiah 25:29 . 2 2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. minister--in acts; the other sphere of spiritual activity besides speaking. 1Pe 4:1 ¶ 1Pe 4:1 - Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, … Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: a. * Peter had been a fisherman before being called to be an apostle; but Jesus called Peter, along with his brother Andrew and his partners James and John, to become “fishers of men” – Luke 5:1-11; Matthew 4:18-22. In the United States, the American Dream is often proclaimed as if it were gospel: anyone who works hard and makes good choices can be happy and successful. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing 1 Peter 4:18: Luke 12:8-12 Luke 13:9 Hebrews 4:1-2 1 Peter 4:17 : 1 Peter 4:19 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. 1 Peter 2:4-5. let them--Greek, "let them also," "let even them," as well as those not suffering. 2:14] has ceased from sin, 2 # Rom. watch--Greek, "be soberly vigilant"; not intoxicated with worldly cares and pleasures. 15. 1 Peter 4:4 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of j debauchery, and k they malign you; Read more Share Copy 1 Peter: Trials, Holy Living & The Lord's Coming Click chart to enlarge Chart from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission. 1 Peter 4 - Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; The nearness meant is not that of mere "time," but that before the Lord; as he explains to guard against misapprehension, and defends God from the charge of procrastination: We live in the last dispensation, not like the Jews under the Old Testament. the spirit . Resuming the idea in 1 Peter 4:5 . 3 His divine power has … . Christ's coming is to the believer always near. Home >> Bible Studies >> 1 Peter >> 1 Peter 4:12-19 These small group studies of 1 Peter contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. The opposite duties to the sins in 1 Peter 4:3 are here inculcated. All rights reserved. 1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, (NASB: Lockman) 1 Peter 1:3-9 English Standard Version (ESV) Born Again to a Living Hope. . He presupposes its existence among them; he urges them to make it more fervent. * Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law of a fever – Matthew 8:14,15. . Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 3:16 and 17 that the Word of God is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so that the man of God maybe thoroughly equipped for all righteousness. Previous Passage: 1 Peter 3 (esv) Next Passage: 1 Peter 5 (esv) Don’t … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Peter 4:12-19" The author of 1 Peter understands the gospel and its consequences quite differently. on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified--omitted in the two oldest Greek manuscripts and Syriac and Coptic versions, but supported by one very old manuscript, Vulgate, Sahidic, CYPRIAN, &c. "Evil spoken of," literally, "blasphemed"; not merely do they "speak against you," as in 1 Peter 3:16 , but blasphemously mock Christ and Christianity itself. Instead of its "happening to you" as some strange and untoward chance, it "is taking place" with the gracious design of trying you; God has a wise design in it--a consolatory reflection. of Salem Media Group. 1 Peter 4:10-11 Stewards of God's Grace. (1) Introducing a letter from Peter, to believers. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. All must pass under the judgment of God; God's own household first, their chastisement being here, for which they should glorify Him as a proof of their membership in His family, and a pledge of their escape from the end of those whom the last judgment shall find disobedient to the Gospel. This may be due to Greek: "God," having no article, it being a principle when a governed noun omits the Greek article that the governing noun should omit it, too. for ever and ever--Greek, "unto the ages of the ages.". 9. judgment must begin at the house of God--the Church of living believers. let him not be ashamed--though the world is ashamed of shame. Love shall cover multitudes of sins—from. abominable--"nefarious," "lawless idolatries," violating God's most sacred law; not that all Peter's readers walked in these, but many, namely, the Gentile portion of them. 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, ... 1 Peter 4:10 NIV 1 Peter 4:10 NLT 1 Peter 4:10 ESV 1 Peter... 1 Peter 4:8 Commentaries… 3:18 Christ suffered in the flesh, # 4:1 Some manuscripts add for us; some for you # [Eph. Jesus then gave Peter the name of Cephas – John 1:40-42. LIKE THE RISEN CHRIST, BELIEVERS HENCEFORTH OUGHT TO HAVE NO MORE TO DO WITH SIN. stewards--referring to Matthew 25:15 , &c.; Luke 19:13-26 . Looking at these scriptures in the light of I Peter 5:6-8, and understanding that Peter is writing with his thoughts on Satan in the background, our feelings are especially vulnerable because it is natural for us to feel that we are being taken advantage of or not being treated as we should be, and our emotions begin to run wild. 6:14; 14:7; 2 Cor. They who now call you to account falsely, shall have to give account themselves for this very evil-speaking ( Jude 1:15 ), and be condemned justly. It cannot prevent the happiness of the righteous, if they are reproached for Christ, because they retain before God their glory entire, as having the Spirit, with whom glory is inseparably joined [CALVIN]. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. he that hath suffered--for instance, Christ first, and in His person the believer: a general proposition. excess of wine--"wine-bibbings" [ALFORD]. 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