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

6like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so. 7Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers. Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble. 9Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing. 10For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering 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 2:1Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.
• Acts 4:32The group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one said that any of his possessions was his own, but everything was held in common.
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
• Romans 15:5Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus,
• 1 Corinthians 1:10I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree together, to end your divisions, and to be united by the same mind and purpose.
• Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained.
• Zechariah 7:9“The Lord who rules over all said, ‘Exercise true judgment and show brotherhood and compassion to each other.
• Matthew 18:33Should you not have shown mercy to your fellow slave, just as I showed it to you?’
• Luke 10:33But a Samaritan who was traveling came to where the injured man was, and when he saw him, he felt compassion for him.
• Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
• 1 Corinthians 12:26If one member suffers, everyone suffers with it. If a member is honored, all rejoice with it.
• James 2:13For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
• 1 Peter 1:22You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.
• 1 Peter 2:17Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.
• Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness 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