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God's Patient Warning
Commentators emphasize that God's 'longsuffering' waited for 120 years while Noah preached to a disobedient generation. This extended period of grace demonstrates God's incredible patience. However, it also serves as a solemn reminder that His patience has a limit, and judgment will eventually come upon those who persistently refuse to listen.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 3:20
18th Century
Theologian
Which sometime were disobedient. Which were once, or formerly, (pote,) disobedient or rebellious. The language …
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 3:20
Which aforetime were disobedient (απειθησασιν ποτε). First aorist active participle of απειθεω (for which verb see 3:20) in the da…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 3:20
19th Century
Bishop
Which formerly were disobedient.—The absence of the definite article here in the Greek (contrary to St. Peter’s usage in …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 3:20
These fallen angels are now identified as those who were disobedient at the time of Noah. This connects with the rebellion of Ge 6:1–4 (see also [R…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 3:20
17th Century
Pastor
Which sometime were disobedient
To all the instructions and warnings which God gave them, to all the strivings of hi…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 3:14–22
17th Century
Minister
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?…