1 Peter 3:8 - Forerunner Commentary

1 Peter 3:8

6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, ^acalling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.

A Word to Husbands

7 ^aHusbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, ^bas to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, ^cthat your prayers may not be hindered.

Called to Blessing

8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be¹ courteous;

9 ^anot returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary ^bblessing, knowing that you were called to this, ^cthat you may inherit a blessing.

10 For
^a“He who would love life
And see good days,
^bLet him¹ refrain his tongue from evil,
And his lips from speaking deceit.

11 Let him ^aturn away from evil and do good;
^bLet him seek peace and pursue it.

12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
^aAnd His ears are open to their prayers;
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Suffering for Right and Wrong

13 ^aAnd who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?

14 ^aBut even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ^b“And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”

Verse Comparison: 1 Peter 3:8

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American Standard Version
Finally, `be' ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:

Amplified® Bible
Finally, all [of you] should be of one {and} the same mind (united in spirit), sympathizing [with one another], loving [each other] as brethren [of one household], compassionate {and} courteous (tenderhearted and humble).

Contemporary English Version
Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble.

Darby English Version
Finally, [be] all of one mind, sympathising, full of brotherly love, tender hearted, humble minded;

Good News Bible
To conclude: you must all have the same attitude and the same feelings; love one another, and be kind and humble with one another.

International Standard Version
Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.

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

New American Standard Bible
To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit;

New International Version
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.

New King James Version
Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
To sum up, all of you behave harmoniously, sympathetically, brotherly, kindheartedly, and humbly in spirit;

Young's Literal Translation
And finally, being all of one mind, having fellow-feeling, loving as brethren, compassionate, courteous,

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