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Bless, Don't Just Endure
Commentators stress that Peter's command goes beyond simply not retaliating. Christians are called to "contrariwise blessing." Scholars explain this means actively praying for, speaking well of, and seeking the good of those who are hostile. This follows the direct teaching and example of Jesus, turning a passive endurance into an active, gracious response.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 3:9
18th Century
Theologian
Not rendering evil for evil. (See Barnes on Matthew 5:39; Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:17).
Or railing for r…
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil (μη αποδιδοντες κακον αντ κακου). Μη and the present active participle of αποδιδωμ, to give back. The …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 3:9
19th Century
Bishop
Not rendering.—So far St. Peter has been speaking of internal conduct. The two last adjectives, however, lead gradually i…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Peter 3:9
19th Century
Preacher
Not rendering evil for evil, –
That is beastlike; it is certainly not the rule for a Christian.
Good for evil is Godlike; an…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 3:9
Peter goes on to give his readers a basic imperative for dealing with those who are hostile to them, turning to Christ as the pattern to follow. Th…
John Calvin
On 1 Peter 3:9
16th Century
Theologian
Now follow general precepts which belong indiscriminately to all. Moreover, he summarily mentions some things that are especially necessary to fost…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 3:9
17th Century
Pastor
Not rendering evil for evil
Doing an ill thing in return to one that has done ill to you, and in a way of revenge fo…
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…