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A Four-Part Christian Ethic
Scholars see this verse as a concise summary of Christian social duty. The four commands—Honor all people, Love the Christian family, Fear God, and Honor the ruler—are interconnected. Commentators like Calvin and Ellicott explain that fearing God is the central foundation. A proper reverence for God motivates and correctly orders our respect for all people, our special love for believers, and our submission to civil authorities.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 2:17
18th Century
Theologian
Honor all men. That is, show them the respect that is due to them according to their personal worth and the rank and office they hold. ().…
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 2:17
Honour all men (παντας τιμησατε). Not with the same honour. Constative use of the aorist imperative.
Love the broth…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 2:17
19th Century
Bishop
Honour all men.—“These words present very briefly, yet not obscured by their brevity, but also very plainly, the sum of our duty t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Peter 2:11–17
19th Century
Preacher
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation hones…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 2:17
Peter next sums up the social obligation of Christian in four succinct commands. (1) “Show proper respect to [lit., honor; GK 5506] everyone.” Pete…
John Calvin
On 1 Peter 2:17
16th Century
Theologian
This is a summary of what has gone before, for he implies that God is not feared, nor are people given what is justly theirs, unless civil order pr…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 2:17
17th Century
Pastor
Honour all men
To whom honour is due, according to the place, station, and circumstances in which they are, the gift…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 2:13–17
17th Century
Minister
A Christian's conduct must be honest. However, it cannot be honest if there is not a just and careful fulfillment of all relational duties. The apo…