1 Peter 3:8

1 Peter 3:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
• New International Version (NIV)Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;

Context of 1 Peter 3:8

6just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear. 7Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. 9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

1 Peter 3:8 word by word

Τὸ δὲ τέλος πάντες ὁμόφρονες, συμπαθεῖς, φιλάδελφοι, εὔσπλαγχνοι, ταπεινόφρονες,Read the interlinear

• Finallyδέde · thenG1161
• Finallyὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Finallyτέλοςtelos · goal/taxG5056
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• like-mindedὁμόφρωνhomophrōn · like-mindedG3675
• sympatheticσυμπαθήςsumpathēs · sympatheticG4835
• love as brothersφιλάδελφοςphiladelphos · loving the brothersG5361
• tenderheartedεὔσπλαγχνοςeusplagchnos · compassionateG2155
• humbleταπεινοφροσύνηtapeinophrosunē · humilityG5012

Cross-references for 1 Peter 3:8

• Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
• Acts 4:32The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
• Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
• 1 Corinthians 1:10I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
• Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.
• Zechariah 7:9“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another.
• Matthew 18:33Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had on you?’
• Luke 10:33But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion.
• Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
• 1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
• James 2:13For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
• 1 Peter 1:22Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
• 1 Peter 2:17Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
• Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

Commentaries on 1 Peter 3:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Be ye all of one mind - Unity, both in the family and in the Church, being essentially necessary to peace and salvation. See on Romans 12:16; (note); Romans 15:5; (note). Having compassion - · Being sympathetic; feeling for each other; bearing each other's burdens. Love as brethren - · Be lovers of the brethren. Pitiful - · Tender-hearted; let your bowels yearn over the distressed and afflicted. Courteous - · Be friendly-minded; acquire and cultivate a…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Finally - As the last direction, or as general counsel in reference to your conduct in all the relations of life. The apostle had specified most of the important relations which Christians sustain, 1 Peter 2:13-25; 1 Peter 3:1-7; and he now gives a general direction in regard to their conduct in all those relations. Be ye all of one mind - See the notes at Romans 12:16. The word used here ( ̔́ homophrōn) does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. It…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-13Verses 8-13 Though Christians cannot always be exactly of the same mind, yet they should have compassion one of another, and love as brethren. If any man desires to live comfortably on earth, or to possess eternal life in heaven, he must bridle his tongue from wicked, abusive, or deceitful words. He must forsake and keep far from evil actions, do all the good he can, and seek peace with all men. For God, all-wise and every where present, watches over the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-12Finally: This is the last in a series of instructions to different groups (2:13–3:12). Here, all Christians should respond to other people with love, both believers and unbelievers (3:8; 3:9–12).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. General summary of relative duty, after having detailed particular duties from 1Pe 2:18. of one mind--as to the faith. having compassion one of another--Greek, "sympathizing" in the joy and sorrow of others. love as brethren--Greek, "loving the brethren." pitiful--towards the afflicted. courteous--genuine Christian politeness; not the tinsel of the world's politeness; stamped with unfeigned love on one side, and humility on the other. But the oldest…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Peter 3:8

• Commandments
• Fellowship
• Fraternity
• Kindness
• Love
• Manners
• Righteousness
• Sympathy
• Unity

In the dictionaries

• Adorning
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• Contrariwise
• Ornament
• Pitiful
• Quiet
• Railing
• Reason
• Spirit
• Terror

Commentaries on 1 Peter 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings