That the Apostle Peter is the author of 1 Peter however, is certain. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Introduction. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1–2, 1 Peter 4:7–10. a different cast of mind, and turn of action: speaking evil of you; 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Salem Media Group. 1 Peter 4:1-6. 2 k Like newborn infants , long for the pure spiritual l milk , that by it you may grow up into salvation — 3 if indeed you have m tasted that the Lord is good . We should see it as an expected part of fulfilling God’s purpose for us on earth. Calvary Tucson Teachings Archive: 1 Peter 4:7-11. 1 Peter 4:4. ἐν ᾧ , whereat, i.e. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. CHAPTER 4. 1 Peter 4:7-11 teaches the third way we are to live godly lives: Accomplish the Will of God like Christ, page 5 of 6 around the theme 1 Peter 4:1-11 Living … and so the Syriac and Arabic versions supply "you" as we do; but at your change of life ( 1 Peter 4:2 f.) explained below by μὴ συντρεχ .… or (ii.) Read Introduction to 1 Peter “For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.” This verse is one of the most challenging verses in the Bible to interpret. as something unusual, new, and unheard of, and treat them as in the Greek text it is only, "speaking evil of, or blaspheming"; men of the world, by living a different life; and he chooses to 1) In our former way of life, Peter says we lived for our desires, our “epithymias.” Recall Greek 101: “Epi” means above, over, focused on. “Thymos” means desire. 13:4-7). Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 4:4. The word is not about desiring bad things, as much as desiring badly. (Read 1 Peter 4:12-19) By patience and fortitude in suffering, by dependence on the promises of God, and keeping to the word the Holy Spirit hath revealed, the Holy Spirit is glorified; but by the contempt and reproaches cast upon believers, he is evil spoken of, and is blasphemed. In order to give you the best understanding of this text possible, I want to read it to you form several different versions of scripture. Peter says, The end of all things is at hand; and this he spoke when God had determined to destroy the Jewish people and their polity by one of the most signal judgments that ever fell upon any nation or people. 1 Peter 4:4. That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. Hospitality has the effect of building up Christian fellowship, combating the view that we are each independent and isolated individuals in our relationship with God (note 1 John 1:3). John Piper Oct 16, 1994 57 Shares Sermon. (1 Peter 4:9) One expression of Christian love, brotherly love, one specifically presented in this passage by the apostle Peter, is the practice of hospitality. Listen to Pastor Robert Furrow as he continues his Commentary on the book of 1 Peter picking up today in chapter 4, verse 7. Peter is saying, if we have suffered for what is right (3:13), then we, too, have a stake in this suffering. 1 Cor. Notice that 1 Peter 4:6 has two interpretations below. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. that profusion of lasciviousness, luxury, intemperance, and 1 Peter 4:1. All rights reserved. Here the apostle points out what the saints must expect from the What does this verse really mean? Only God, however, because of Jesus’ sacrifice, can completely forgive and cover someone’s sin in the sense of atonement. * 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude (for whoever suffers in the flesh has broken with sin), 2 so as not to spend what remains of one’s life in the flesh on human desires, but on the will of God. on which ground , because you lived as they did.— ξενίζονται , are surprised , as in 1 Peter 4:12 , where this use of ξ . 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 1 Peter chapter 4. Those who willingly endure suffering for Christ set the course of their lives away from mind-numbing sins. That ye run not with them to the same excess of riot. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Proud member be uneasy and distressed when they observed it; as that they 1-peter 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of … It means that anything and everything that was carried out by means of our old, fallen, sinful nature, whether good or ill, was unacceptable to the Lord. 1-peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. The material in this letters bears definite resemblance to his messages in the book of Acts. 6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Greek Scripture. Since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind: The commitment God calls us to have is nothing greater than the commitment Jesus had in enduring suffering for our salvation. themselves now had; and wondering how it was possible for them to Rise Up & Stand Firm—A Study of 1 Peter (Part 1) Rise Up & Stand Firm—A Study of 1 Peter (Part 4) Thrive Moms: Loved . incivility, unsociableness, preciseness, and hypocrisy. &c.] The apostle having finished his digression concerning Christ's preaching in the ministry of Noah, to men whose spirits were now in prison, and concerning the salvation of Noah's family in the ark, by water, and concerning its antitype, baptism, its nature and effect, returns to the sufferings of Christ he had before made mention of; and … good men; hating them because different from them, and because Marriage, Singleness, and the Christian Virtue of Hospitality. Wherein they think it strange 1 Peter 4 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) 4 So, since Christ suffered in the flesh [ a]for us, for you, arm yourselves with the same thought and [ b]purpose [patiently to suffer rather than fail to please God]. Search; Search for: Search for: 1 Peter 4:7-11 – Commentary on 1 Peter. 1 Peter 4:4. on which account they think it strange that ye run not with them into the same effusion (or, slough) of profligacy, speaking evil of you. Below is a paraphrase of 1 Peter 4:1-6 as if Peter was preparing the disciples to suffer for their faith. 1-peter 4:9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 1 Peter 4:4-6 English Standard Version (ESV) 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Scriptures: 1 Peter 4:7. Oct 16, 1994. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7–11. New International Version. 1 Peter 4:5(NASB) Verse Thoughts Preparation for the coming of the Lord was a watchword in the days of the apostle Peter, and it continues to be an increasingly important guiding principle for us today - for the time of Christ's return is closer than when we first believed. Here the apostle points out what the saints must expect from the men of the world, by living a different life; and he chooses to mention it, to prevent discouragements, and that they might not be uneasy and distressed when they observed it; as that they would wonder at the change in their conversations, and look on it as something unusual, new, and unheard of, and treat … Resurrection Life In a World of Suffering: A 6-Day Devotional. Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh. God in Everything at the End of the Age. 3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do--living in debauchery, … "As a result," Peter says, "he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God" (4:2). Even the good works and honourable activates, which were done through our fallen, fleshly nature, cannot please God – … ρούς. For whoever has suffered in the flesh [having [ c]the mind of Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [has stopped pleasing himself and the world, and pleases God], to their luxurious entertainments, their Bacchanalian feasts, and The ‘wherein’ of the A. V. (which the R. V. also retains) is so far misleading, as it naturally means to the English reader ‘in which vices’ The sense, however, is not = they think it strange that ye run not with them in’ their vices into the same slough, etc. wickedness of all sorts, which, with so much eagerness of mind, The apostle is speaking about the efficacy of Christ's suffering and death in making possible a relationship between God and human beings. not have the same taste for these things as before, and as His conclusion, beginning in I Peter 4:1-2, is that, since Christ suffered so much to bring this about, Christians should respond by "ceas[ing] from sin" and living "for the will of God.". of 1 Peter 4:4 Translation & Meaning. Home >> Bible Studies >> 1 Peter >> 1 Peter 4:1-11 These small group studies of 1 Peter contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. abstain from them, and what that should be that should give them God, Christ, religion, the Gospel, and the truths of it, and all KJV "But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer." 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving … riot; 4:1-2 Just as Jesus physically suffered, we are to take up the same determined spirit to live for God's purposes and put away all sin. This is true even when those who still commit those sins bad-mouth them. 1 Peter 4:1–11 urges Christians to take on Jesus’ attitude toward suffering. John Piper Sep 19, 1993 105 Shares Sermon. Hospitality – 1 Peter 4:9 and bodily haste, they rushed into; being amazed that they should May 27, 2007. Different. Filter The Archives: … strangers, yea, as enemies, on account of it: that you run not with them into the same excess of Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Scripture: 1 Peter … Modern Idols: Devotions From Time Of Grace. mention it, to prevent discouragements, and that they might not 1 Peter 4 A Living Stone and a Holy People 2 j So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander . Our text this morning is 1st Peter chapter 4, verse 7. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. would wonder at the change in their conversations, and look on it Above all things — See that you remember the distinguishing badge of your religion and have, maintain, fervent charity, love, among yourselves — One toward another: for love shall cover a multitude of sins — It will cause us to excuse them in others, and will entitle us, through divine mercy to the expectation of forgiveness for our own numberless failings. (i.) Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 1 Peter 4:8-9. 1 Peter 4:4 In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign you; So epithymias is an epi-desire, over-desire, super-desire. The letter teaches, for example, that Christ is the Stone rejected by the builder (2:7-8; Acts 4:10-11), and that Christ is no respecter of persons (1… their lives reprove and condemn them; charging them with Christian Restraint. Wherein they think it strange. 1 Peter 4:1-19—Read the Bible online or download free. Purpose. This was spoken at a time when God had decreed the destruction of the world by a flood. Peter’s meaning is that a person acting in love does not broadcast the sins of others, or of themselves, but is gracious, discreet, forgiving and protecting (cf. 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