Think it not strange (μη ξενιζεσθε). Prohibition with μη and the present pa ive imperative of ξενιζω, for which verb see 4:4. "Be …

Beloved, think it not strange. Do not consider it as anything that you had no reason to expect; as anything that might not also happen to …

Beloved.—See Note on 1 Peter 2:11.

Think it not strange.—The same word as in [Reference 1 Pete…

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God gives: that God in all th…

“Dear friends” marks the beginning of a new section, which makes a fitting climax to the letter’s argument. Suffering is not to be regarded as some…

Beloved, think it not strange, or, wonder not. Frequent mention is made in this Epistle of afflictions, the cause of which we hav…

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial , &c.] By which may be meant either the destruction of Jerusalem…

Through patience and fortitude in suffering, dependence on God's promises, and adherence to the word the Holy Spirit has revealed, the Holy Spirit …