Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Ground of the promised present and eternal life of blessedness to the meek (I Peter 3:10). The Lord's eyes are ever over them for good.
ears . . . unto their prayers— (I John 5:14-15).
face . . . against—The eyes imply favorable regard; the face of the Lord upon (not as English Version, "against") them that do evil, implies that He narrowly observes them, so as not to let them really and lastingly hurt His people (compare I Peter 3:13).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 1 Peter 3:12:
Job 36:7
2 Thessalonians 1:9
1 Peter 2:25
1 Peter 3:18
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