Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
evil—in deed.
railing—in word.
blessing—your revilers; participle, not a noun after "rendering."
knowing that—The oldest manuscripts read merely, "because."
are—Greek, "were called."
inherit a blessing—not only passive, but also active; receiving spiritual blessing from God by faith, and in your turn blessing others from love [GERHARD in ALFORD]. "It is not in order to inherit a blessing that we must bless, but because our portion is blessing." No railing can injure you (I Peter 3:13). Imitate God who "blesses" you. The first fruits of His blessing for eternity are enjoyed by the righteous even now (I Peter 3:10) [BENGEL].
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 1 Peter 3:9:
Matthew 5:44
1 Thessalonians 5:15
1 Peter 2:21
1 Peter 3:7
1 Peter 3:10
1 Peter 3:14
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