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 daughters by doing what is good and not fearing intimidation. 7In the same way, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way. Though they are weaker partners, honor them as equal heirs of the grace of life. In this way, your prayers will not be hindered. Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, tenderhearted, humble-minded. 9Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead—it is for this reason you were called, so that you might inherit a blessing. 10For, “The one who loves life, wanting to see good days, must 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 Shavuot had come, they were all together in one place.
• Acts 4:32Now the whole group of those who believed was one in heart and mind. No one would say anything he owned was his own, but they had everything in common.
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another; do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own eyes.
• Romans 15:5Now may the God of patience and encouragement grant you to be like-minded with one another in the manner of Messiah Yeshua,
• 1 Corinthians 1:10Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through the name of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose.
• Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, let us live up to the same standard we have attained.
• Zechariah 7:9“Thus says Adonai-Tzva’ot: ‘Administer true judgment and practice mercy and compassion each to his brother.
• Matthew 18:33Wasn’t it necessary for you also to show mercy to your fellow slave, just as I showed mercy to you?’
• Luke 10:33But a Samaritan who was traveling came upon him; and when he noticed the man, he felt compassion.
• Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
• 1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, all the parts suffer together. If one part is honored, all the parts rejoice together.
• James 2:13For judgment is merciless to the one who does not show mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
• James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical.
• 1 Peter 1:22Now that you have purified your souls in obedience to the truth, leading to sincere brotherly love, love one another fervently from a pure heart.
• 1 Peter 2:17Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
• Romans 12:10Be tenderly devoted to one another in brotherly love; outdo one another in giving honor.

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