1 Peter 3:8

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1 Peter 3:8

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Summary

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

Be

Having

James 3:17

Love as brethren

Pitiful

Courteous

General references

1 John 4:21

Bible References

Be

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place,

Now the company of believers was of one heart and soul, and not one [of them] claimed that anything belonging to him was [exclusively] his own, but everything was common property and for the use of all.

Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself.

Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,

But I urge you, believers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in full agreement in what you say, and that there be no divisions or factions among you, but that you be perfectly united in your way of thinking and in your judgment [about matters of the faith].

Only let us stay true to what we have already attained.

Having

“Thus has the Lord of hosts said, ‘Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion, to each other;

Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave [who owed you little by comparison], as I had mercy on you?’

But a Samaritan (foreigner), who was traveling, came upon him; and when he saw him, he was deeply moved with compassion [for him],

Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].

And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.

For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; but [to the one who has shown mercy] mercy triumphs [victoriously] over judgment.

But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].

Love as brethren

Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],

Show respect for all people [treat them honorably], love the brotherhood [of believers], fear God, honor the king.

Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;

Let love of your fellow believers continue.

and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].

We know that we have passed out of death into Life, because we love the brothers and sisters. He who does not love remains in [spiritual] death.

Pitiful

Just as a father loves his children,
So the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury (excessive interest)
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave [who owed you little by comparison], as I had mercy on you?’

You know we call those blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] who were steadfast and endured [difficult circumstances]. You have heard of the patient endurance of Job and you have seen the Lord’s outcome [how He richly blessed Job]. The Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

Courteous

The next day we landed at Sidon; and Julius, treating Paul with [thoughtful] consideration, allowed him to go to his friends there and be cared for and refreshed.

In the vicinity of that place there were estates belonging to the leading man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed and entertained us hospitably for three days.

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor [perpetual animosity, resentment, strife, fault-finding] and slander be put away from you, along with every kind of malice [all spitefulness, verbal abuse, malevolence].

Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father];

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];

General references

So Abraham stood up and bowed to the people of the land, the Hittites.

And she said, “Drink, my lord”; and she quickly lowered her jar to her hand, and gave him a drink.

They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and Jonathan his son, and for the Lord’s people and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword [in battle].

“This is My commandment, that you love and unselfishly seek the best for one another, just as I have loved you.

And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.

Let love of your fellow believers continue.

And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should also [unselfishly] love his brother and seek the best for him.