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not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Not rendering evil for evil. (See Barnes on Matthew 5:39; Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:17).
Or railing for r…
Not rendering evil for evil (μη αποδιδοντες κακον αντ κακου). Μη and the present active participle of αποδιδωμ, to give back. The …
19th Century
Anglican
Not rendering.—So far St. Peter has been speaking of internal conduct. The two last adjectives, however, lead gradually i…
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Baptist
Not rendering evil for evil, –
That is beastlike; it is certainly not the rule for a Christian.
Good for evil is Godlike; an…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Now follow general precepts which belong indiscriminately to all. Moreover, he summarily mentions some things that are especially necessary to fost…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
