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Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Because Christ also died (οτ κα Χριστος απεθανεν). So the best MSS.; later ones επαθεν (suffered). The example of Christ should st…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For Christ also has once suffered for sins. Compare to 1 Peter 2:21.

The design of the apostle in this referen…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For Christ also.—This gives a reason for thinking it is not such a formidable thing to suffer when one is innocent. It has been tr…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The main purpose of vv.18–22 is fairly clear. “For Christ died” suggests that the example of Christ’s experience through suffering into victory giv…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For Christ also It is another comfort that if, in our afflictions, we are conscious of having done well, we suffer according to the exampl…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For Christ also has once suffered for sins
Not his own, for he committed none, but for the sins of his people; in or…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We sanctify God before others when our conduct invites and encourages them to glorify and honour Him. What was the ground and reason of their hope?…

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