Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
A Universal Christian Ethic
Commentators note that this verse marks a shift from instructions for specific groups (citizens, spouses) to a universal command for all believers. The five qualities listed—being likeminded, compassionate, loving, tenderhearted, and humble—are presented as a foundational code of conduct for how all Christians should interact with one another to build a strong, unified community.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
1 Peter
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
7
Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 3:8
18th Century
Theologian
Finally. As the last direction, or as general counsel regarding your conduct in all the relations of life. The apostle had specified most …
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 3:8
Finally (το τελος). Adverbial accusative. Conclusion, not of the Epistle, but only of the addresses to various classes. No verb (ε…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 3:8
19th Century
Bishop
Finally, be you all.—A return from the special to the general. St. Peter has not, however, forgotten the purpose with whi…
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Peter 3:8
19th Century
Preacher
Finally, be you all of one mind,
Be unanimous; do not hold church meetings to talk about nothing, and so quarrel for lack of somethi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 3:8
Peter brings his treatment of the duties of Christians, considered in various groupings, to a close with general practical advice for the whole com…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 3:8
17th Century
Pastor
Finally, be you all of one mind
Not that the apostle was about to conclude his epistle; but having finished his exho…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 3:8–13
17th Century
Minister
Although Christians cannot always be of the exact same mind, they should still have compassion for one another and love as brothers and sisters. If…