General conclusion from 1 Peter 4:17 1 Peter 4:18 . . And the speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. සිංහල ; Report Inappropriate Ad. Steven J. Cole. 1 Peter 5:6-7 Commentary. 1 Peter 4 - esv. Not the spurious hospitality which passes current in the world, but the entertaining of those needing it, especially those exiled for the faith, as the representatives of Christ, and all hospitality to whomsoever exercised from genuine Christian love. At Antioch, where first idolatrous Gentiles (Cornelius, Acts 10:1 Acts 10:2 , was not an idolater, but a proselyte) were converted, and wide missionary work began, they could be no longer looked on as a Jewish sect, and so the Gentiles designated them by the new name "Christians." 1 Peter 5:11-14 Commentary. as . the end of all things--and therefore also of the wantonness ( 1 Peter 4:3 1 Peter 4:4 ) of the wicked, and of the sufferings of the righteous [BENGEL]. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. Every woman can truly be a woman which reflects the image of God (Genesis 1:26). Heaven is their real home. All rights reserved. 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Jesus was the pattern in this respect ( Matthew 7:29 , John 12:49 , 14:10 ; compare Paul, 2 Corinthians 2:17 ). He presupposes its existence among them; he urges them to make it more fervent. We ought to cover others' sins only where love itself does not require the contrary. through Jesus Christ--the mediator through whom all our blessings come down to us, and also through whom all our praises ascend to God. Drink makes drowsy, and drowsiness prevents prayer. arm--( Ephesians 6:11 Ephesians 6:13 ). for ever and ever--Greek, "unto the ages of the ages.". 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. The Spirit's gifts (literally, "gift of grace," that is, gratuitously bestowed) are the common property of the Christian community, each Christian being but a steward for the edifying of the whole, not receiving the gift merely for his own use. Wherein--In respect to which abandonment of your former walk ( 1 Peter 4:3 ). watch--Greek, "be soberly vigilant"; not intoxicated with worldly cares and pleasures. Christ's coming is to the believer always near. The consideration of Christ's sufferings is urged for purity and holiness. The author of 1 Peter understands the gospel and its consequences quite differently. . 1 Simeon [] Peter, a servant [] and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:. v1-2: Physical suffering is linked with breaking from sins, rather than the direct result of committing sins. 5:24; Col. 3:3, 5 whoever has suffered in the flesh # [2 Pet. speaking evil--charging you with pride, singularity, hypocrisy, and secret crimes ( 1 Peter 4:14 , 2 Peter 2:2 ). 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. 17. Translate as Greek, "Having your mutual (literally, 'towards yourselves') charity intense." Proud member ( Romans 12:13 , Hebrews 13:2 .) Christ's Absence and Return. 4:1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, ... Commentary. << 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. 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." 1 Peter 3:1 In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, (NASB: Lockman). "The righteous" man has always more or less of trial, but the issue is certain, and the entrance into the kingdom abundant at last. Believers may well overcome the "reproach" (compare Hebrews 11:26 ), seeing that "the Spirit of glory" rests upon them, as upon Him. 6:14; 14:7; 2 Cor. Read 1 Peter 4 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 Peter 4 and more! And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” 1 Peter 4:10-11 Stewards of God's Grace. . minister--in acts; the other sphere of spiritual activity besides speaking. Coming to Jesus through His word. 1 Peter 4:6. judgment must begin at the house of God--the Church of living believers. ungodly--having no regard for God; negative description. Quoted from Proverbs 10:12 ; compare Proverbs 17:9 . * Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law of a fever – Matthew 8:14,15. But the context suits better thus, "Let him speak as (becomes one speaking) oracles OF GOD." Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. with a view no longer to live the rest of your time.". 5:15 so as to live for # ch. One day they willlive with God in heaven and share God’s *glory. Peter has in mind Ezekiel 9:6 ; compare Amos 3:2 , Jeremiah 25:29 . 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. The fact that we must arm ourselves to be holy (4:1) shows that there is a fierce struggle involved. 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. * 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. Peter takes the lowest ground: for not even the past time ought to have been wasted in lust; but since you cannot recall it, at least lay out the future to better account. 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 … upon you--the same Spirit as rested on Christ ( Luke 4:18 ). 1 Peter 4:1–6. 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 Peter 4:7. 1 Peter 4:1-2. How to Create a Bible Study I will touch briefly on how you can create your own Bible studies by using these diagnostic questions; how, who, why, when, where, and what. 1 Peter 4:1-19.LIKE THE RISEN CHRIST, BELIEVERS HENCEFORTH OUGHT TO HAVE NO MORE TO DO WITH SIN. 1 Peter 4 is the fourth chapter of the First Epistle of Peter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The author identifies himself as "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ" and the epistle is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle, but there are charges that it is a work of Peter's followers in Rome between 70-100 CE. Sin destroyed the original spiritual relation between creature and Creator, leaving that only of government. 15. 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. 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. 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. 1 Since therefore # ch. 9. 1 Peter 2 – The Glory and the Duty of God’s People A. by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 1 Peter 4 REV and Commentary - Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same way of th - Bible verse Miscellaneous. 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 … 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. 1 Peter 5:9 Commentary. 5. 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. minister the same--not discontentedly envying or disparaging the gift of another. "Covereth" so as not harshly to condemn or expose faults; but forbearingly to bear the other's burdens, forgiving and forgetting past offenses. Creator--who is therefore also our Almighty Preserver. Spurgeon on 1 Peter . Faith restores it; so that the believer, living to the will of God ( 1 Peter 4:2 ), rests implicitly on his Creator's faithfulness. Proud member Listen to the Bible. 1. for us--supported by some oldest manuscripts and versions, omitted by others. Editors Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton, and Jay A. Sklar have gathered a team of experienced pastor-theologians to provide a new generation of pastors and other te… Not secretly speaking against the person whom we entertain, or upbraiding him with the favor we have conferred in him. 6:13] arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for # Rom. riot--profligacy. . As every man hath received the gift — Or, a gift, spiritual or temporal, ordinary or extraordinary, (although the latter seems primarily intended,) so minister the same one to another — Employ that gift for the common good; as good stewards of the manifold grace of God — Of the talents wherewith his free love has intrusted you. Yet, strange to say, there is hardly any passage of Scripture which has given rise to more frequent cavils than this … (7-11) Believers encouraged to rejoice and glory in reproaches and sufferings for Christ, and to commit their souls to the care of a faithful God. 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." Previous Passage: 1 Peter 3 (esv) Next Passage: 1 Peter 5 (esv) that God in all things may be glorified--the final end of all a Christian's acts. 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. Tried by Fire-1Peter by F B Meyer. 1 Peter 4:8. 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. CHAPTER 4. Sermon Bible Commentary. 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. 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." It is no valid objection that the Gospel has not been preached to all that shall be found dead at Christ's coming. (Compare Note, according to the will of that the believer should suffer ( 1 Peter 4:17 ), is for his good. the spirit . Love by silence and by veiling hides … 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. Salem Media Group. 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. 11. 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. Resuming the idea in 1 Peter 4:5 . * 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. . You do not have, because you do not ask. faithful--to His covenant promises. Gentiles--heathen: which many of you were. The second Greek, "as," distinguishes the class "busybody in other men's matters," from the previous class of delinquents. 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