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, calling him lord. You have become her children when you do what is good and do not fear any intimidation. 7Husbands, in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker partner, showing them honor as coheirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another, and be compassionate and humble, 9not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing. 10For the one who wants to love life and to see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit,

1 Peter 3:8 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ·δέde · thenG1161
• Finallyτέλοςtelos · goal/taxG5056
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• of one mindὁμόφρωνhomophrōn · like-mindedG3675
• having compassion one of anotherσυμπαθήςsumpathēs · sympatheticG4835
• love as brethrenφιλάδελφοςphiladelphos · loving the brothersG5361
• pitifulεὔσπλαγχνοςeusplagchnos · compassionateG2155
• courteousφιλόφρωνphilophrōn · friendlyG5391

Cross-references for 1 Peter 3:8

• Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost had arrived, they were all together in one place.
• Acts 4:32Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but instead they held everything in common.
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
• Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, according to Christ Jesus,
• 1 Corinthians 1:10Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, that there be no divisions among you, and that you be united with the same understanding and the same conviction.
• Philippians 3:16In any case, we should live up to whatever truth we have attained.
• Zechariah 7:9“The Lord of Armies says this: ‘Make fair decisions. Show faithful love and compassion to one another.
• Matthew 18:33Shouldn’t you also have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’
• Luke 10:33But a Samaritan on his journey came up to him, and when he saw the man, he had compassion.
• Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
• 1 Corinthians 12:26So if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
• James 2:13For judgment is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense.
• 1 Peter 1:22Since you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth, so that you show sincere brotherly love for each other, from a pure heart love one another constantly,
• 1 Peter 2:17Honor everyone. Love the brothers and sisters. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
• Romans 12:10Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead 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
• Chaste
• 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