1 Peter
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1 Peter 1
1 Peter 1
1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the elect who are sojourners of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
Commentary · verse 1
2according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
2Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Commentary · verses 2-3
When we become believers we are sanctified of the Spirit and begotten again (born anew) by Christ's resurrection.
4unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Commentary · verse 4
The inheritance we now are heir with is incorruptible, undefiled, will not fade away, and is reserved in heaven.
5who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Commentary · verse 5
…and is kept by God's power. We have access to this inheritance through faith unto Salvation.
6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, ye have been put to grief in manifold trials, 7that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Commentary · verses 6-7
Suffering was the main theme of this letter. Peter stated in the sixth verse: Rejoice in temptations that try your faith. They are much more precious than gold that perishes. The riches of our faith being grown are spiritual and incorruptible. Remember, fire burns up dross and purifies precious metals.
8whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
Commentary · verses 8-9
Our faith (belief in something: we cannot see and/or that has not happened yet) results in the Salvation of our souls.
10Concerning which salvation the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
10Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
Commentary · verse 10
The grace that is here now was prophesied about in Jeremiah 31:33.
11searching what time or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did point unto, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that should follow them.
11Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
Commentary · verse 11
The Spirit of Christ spoke of the sufferings of Christ and the glory that would follow through the prophets. Peter established that the Messiah's suffering resulted in glory.
12To whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto you, did they minister these things, which now have been announced unto you through them that preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.
12Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
Commentary · verse 12
This sentence from Peter sounded like Ephesians 3:10-11, our dispensation revealed a plan that not even the spiritual realm was aware.
13Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
13Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Commentary · verse 13
In this verse, the Greek word for "mind" was dianoia. It was composed of two Greek words that meant "the channel through which the Mind/Soul operates"...which is the conscious brain! The word "brain" is a relatively new word and was created more than a thousand years after the New Testament was written. Prepare your conscious brain, be sober, and hope (faith) to the end for the grace that will be brought to us at the revelation of Christ in our conscious brain.
14as children of obedience, not fashioning yourselves according to your former lusts in the time of your ignorance:
14As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
Commentary · verse 14
…as obedient children (by grace), not being led by the flesh.
15but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;
15But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
Commentary · verse 15
This is still the same sentence as verse 13 which began with Peter telling us to focus on "girding the loins of our conscious brains." He that called you is holy, so you will be holy in all manner of living (actions/DO). Some people want to interpret this verse as meaning God calls every believer holy and there is nothing the believer can do to cease from being holy. Actually, we know "holy" means Right and Just. God alone is Holy. However, believers make a choice, with their conscious brain, to allow God (Holy Spirit) inside to guide their actions, which is grace. When we choose to allow God to work through us, the result is Righteousness unto Salvation, which is holy. We are only holy when we allow the Holy Spirit to work through us...
16because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.
16Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Commentary · verse 16
Peter referenced Leviticus 11:44 to show we are only holy as an effect of God, because God alone is holy and God works through believers.
17And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
Commentary · verse 17
Doctrine: Everyone will be judged according to their works, what they choose to let out through their hearts.
18knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers; 19but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot, even the blood of Christ:
18Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Commentary · verses 18-19
Doctrine: Christ was the Passover Lamb. His blood is the source of our Salvation.
20who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was manifested at the end of the times for your sake, 21who through him are believers in God, that raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God.
20Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
21Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Commentary · verses 20-21
Doctrine: Christ was foreordained before the foundation of the world but was manifest (made to appear) in the last times for us, that by Him we believe in God.
Doctrines on this passage
22Seeing ye have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another from the heart fervently:
22Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
Commentary · verse 22
"...your obedience to the truth" is grace: the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life. God would direct us to love other believers.
23having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.
23Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
Commentary · verse 23
Doctrine: Those who are obedient to the truth have been begotten again (born anew) by the word of God (Jesus) which lives forever.
24For, All flesh is as grass, And all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower falleth: 25But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you.
24For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
25But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
Commentary · verses 24-25
Peter referenced Isaiah 40:6-8. The Word of God is spiritual and lives forever.
Commentary · verse 25
Theme of Chapter 1: Peter introduced his main theme of suffering. Peter established the long term benefit of grace through faith: eternal Salvation.
Peter, an Apostle, wrote a letter to believers (elect) from foreign countries throughout Asia Minor: Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. These areas were mentioned in Acts 2:9.