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

6as Sarah did. Sarah obeyed Abraham and spoke to him respectfully. You became Sarah’s daughters by not letting anything make you afraid to do good. 7Husbands, in a similar way, live with your wives with understanding since they are weaker than you are. Honor your wives as those who share God’s life-giving kindness so that nothing will interfere with your prayers. Finally, everyone must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love each other, have compassion, and be humble. 9Don’t pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you, or ridicule those who ridicule you. Instead, bless them, because you were called to inherit a blessing. 10“People who want to live a full life and enjoy good days must keep their tongues from saying evil things, and their lips from speaking deceitful things.

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 Pentecost, the fiftieth day after Passover, came, all the believers were together in one place.
• Acts 4:32The whole group of believers lived in harmony. No one called any of his possessions his own. Instead, they shared everything.
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be arrogant, but be friendly to humble people. Don’t think that you are smarter than you really are.
• Romans 15:5May God, who gives you this endurance and encouragement, allow you to live in harmony with each other by following the example of Christ Jesus.
• 1 Corinthians 1:10Brothers and sisters, I encourage all of you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to agree with each other and not to split into opposing groups. I want you to be united in your understanding and opinions.
• Philippians 3:16However, we should be guided by what we have learned so far.
• Zechariah 7:9“This is what the Lord of Armies says: Administer real justice, and be compassionate and kind to each other.
• Matthew 18:33Shouldn’t you have treated the other servant as mercifully as I treated you?’
• Luke 10:33“But a Samaritan, as he was traveling along, came across the man. When the Samaritan saw him, he felt sorry for the man,
• Romans 12:15Be happy with those who are happy. Be sad with those who are sad.
• 1 Corinthians 12:26If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts share its suffering. If one part is praised, all the others share in its happiness.
• James 2:13No mercy will be shown to those who show no mercy to others. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
• James 3:17However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere.
• 1 Peter 1:22Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. After all, you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. As a result you have a sincere love for each other.
• 1 Peter 2:17Honor everyone. Love your brothers and sisters in the faith. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
• Romans 12:10Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other.

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