Teks -- 1 Peter 3:8 (NET)

Suffering for Doing Good

3:8 Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per frasa)

Robertson: 1Pe 3:8 - Finally

Finally ( to telos ).

Adverbial accusative. Conclusion, not of the Epistle, but only of the addresses to various classes. No verb (este imperative, be) here.

Robertson: 1Pe 3:8 - Likeminded

Likeminded ( homophrones ).

Old compound (homos , phrēn ), here only in N.T.

Robertson: 1Pe 3:8 - Compassionate

Compassionate ( sumpatheis ).

Old adjective (sun , paschō ), in N.T. only here and Rom 12:15. Our "sympathetic"in original sense.

Robertson: 1Pe 3:8 - Loving as brethren

Loving as brethren ( philadelphoi ).

Old compound (philos , adelphos ), here only in N.T.

Robertson: 1Pe 3:8 - Tender-hearted

Tender-hearted ( eusplagchnoi ).

Late and rare compound (eu and splagchnon ), in Hippocrates, Apocrypha, in N.T. only here and Eph 4:32.

Robertson: 1Pe 3:8 - Humble minded

Humble minded ( tapeinophrones ).

Late compound (tapeinos , phrēn ), in Plutarch, Pro 29:23, here only in N.T.

Vincent: 1Pe 3:8 - Of one mind

Of one mind ( ὁμόφρονες )

Rev., like-minded. Only here in New Testament. Compare Rom 12:16; Rom 15:5; Phi 2:2, etc. Indicating unity of thought and feeling. From ὁμός , one and the same, and φρήν , the mind.

Vincent: 1Pe 3:8 - Having compassion one of another

Having compassion one of another ( συμπαθεῖς )

Only here in New Testament, though the kindred verb is found Heb 4:15; Heb 10:34. The rendering is needlessly diffuse. Rev., much better, compassionate; sympathetic, in margin. Interchange of fellow-feeling in joy or sorrow. Our popular usage errs in limiting sympathy to sorrow.

Vincent: 1Pe 3:8 - Love as brethren

Love as brethren ( φιλάδελφοι )

Rev., more strictly, loving as brethren. Only here in New Testament.

Vincent: 1Pe 3:8 - Pitiful

Pitiful ( εὔσπλαγχνοι )

Only here and Eph 4:32. Rev., better, tender-hearted. From εὖ , well, and σπλάγχνα , the nobler entrails, which are regarded as the seat of the affections, and hence equivalent to our popular use of heart. The original sense has given rise to the unfortunate translation bowels in the A. V., which occurs in its literal meaning only at Act 1:18.

Vincent: 1Pe 3:8 - Courteous

Courteous

The A. V. has here followed the reading of the Tex. Rec., φιλόφρονες . But the best texts read ταπεινόφρονες , humble-minded. So Rev. This occurs nowhere else in the New Testament, though the kindred noun ταπεινοφροσύνη , humility, is found often. See on ταπεινός , lowly, notes on Mat 11:29.

Wesley: 1Pe 3:8 - Finally

This part of the epistle reaches to 1Pe 4:11. The apostle seems to have added the rest afterwards.

Wesley: 1Pe 3:8 - Sympathizing

Rejoicing and sorrowing together. Love all believers as brethren.

Wesley: 1Pe 3:8 - Be pitiful

Toward the afflicted.

Wesley: 1Pe 3:8 - Be courteous

To all men. Courtesy is such a behaviour toward equals and inferiors as shows respect mixed with love.

JFB: 1Pe 3:8

General summary of relative duty, after having detailed particular duties from 1Pe 2:18.

JFB: 1Pe 3:8 - of one mind

As to the faith.

JFB: 1Pe 3:8 - having compassion one of another

Greek, "sympathizing" in the joy and sorrow of others.

JFB: 1Pe 3:8 - love as brethren

Greek, "loving the brethren."

JFB: 1Pe 3:8 - pitiful

Towards the afflicted.

JFB: 1Pe 3:8 - 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 manuscripts read, "humble-minded." It is slightly different from "humble," in that it marks a conscious effort to be truly humble.

Clarke: 1Pe 3:8 - Be ye all of one mind

Be ye all of one mind - Unity, both in the family and in the Church, being essentially necessary to peace and salvation. See on Rom 12:16 (note); Rom 15:5 (note)

Clarke: 1Pe 3:8 - Having compassion

Having compassion - Συμπαθεις· Being sympathetic; feeling for each other; bearing each other’ s burdens

Clarke: 1Pe 3:8 - Love as brethren

Love as brethren - Φιλαδελφοι· Be lovers of the brethren

Clarke: 1Pe 3:8 - Pitiful

Pitiful - Ευσπλαγχνοι· Tender-hearted; let your bowels yearn over the distressed and afflicted

Clarke: 1Pe 3:8 - Courteous

Courteous - Φιλοφρονες· Be friendly-minded; acquire and cultivate a friendly disposition. But instead of this word, ταπεινοφρονες, be humble-minded, is the reading of ABC, more than twenty others, with the Syriac, Arabic of Erpen, Coptic, Armenian, Slavonic, and some of the fathers. This is probably the true reading, and Griesbach has admitted it into the text.

Calvin: 1Pe 3:8 - NO PHRASE

Now follow general precepts which indiscriminately belong to all. ³⁹ Moreover he summarily mentions some things which are especially necessary to foster friendship and love. The first is, Be ye all of one mind, or, think ye all the same thing. For though friends are at liberty to think differently, yet to do so is a cloud which obscures love; yea, from this seed easily arises hatred. Sympathy (συμπάθεια) extends to all our faculties, when concord exists between us; so that every one condoles with us in adversity as well as rejoices with us in prosperity, so that every one not only cares for himself, but also regards the benefit of others.

What next follows, Love as brethren, belongs peculiarly to the faithful; for where God is known as a Father, there only brotherhood really exists. Be pitiful, or merciful, which is added, means that we are not only to help our brethren and relieve their miseries, but also to bear with their infirmities. In what follows there are two readings in Greek; but what seems to me the most probable is the one I have put as the text; for we know that it is the chief bond to preserve friendship, when every one thinks modestly and humbly of himself; as there is nothing on the other hand which produces more discords than when we think too highly of ourselves. Wisely then does Peter bid us to be humble-minded (ταπεινόφρονες,) lest pride and haughtiness should lead us to despise our neighbors. ⁴⁰

Defender: 1Pe 3:8 - one mind

That "one mind" should be the mind of Christ (Phi 2:2, Phi 2:5).

Defender: 1Pe 3:8 - compassion

This phrase suggests "sympathizing with" one another.

Defender: 1Pe 3:8 - love as brethren

This phrase means, literally, "loving the brethren" (1Jo 3:14).

Defender: 1Pe 3:8 - pitiful

This word can be translated "tender-hearted" (Eph 4:32).

Defender: 1Pe 3:8 - courteous

"Courteous" means "being humble of mind" (Col 3:12)."

TSK: 1Pe 3:8 - be // having // love as brethren // pitiful // courteous

be : Act 2:1, Act 4:32; Rom 12:16, Rom 15:5; 1Co 1:10; Phi 3:16

having : Zec 7:9; Mat 18:33; Luk 10:33; Rom 12:15; 1Co 12:26; Jam 2:13, Jam 3:17

love as brethren : or, loving to the brethren, 1Pe 1:22, 1Pe 2:17; Rom 12:10; Heb 13:1; 2Pe 1:7; 1Jo 3:14, 1Jo 3:18, 1Jo 3:19

pitiful : Psa 103:13; Pro 28:8; Mat 18:33; Jam 5:11

courteous : Act 27:3, Act 28:7; Eph 4:31, Eph 4:32, Eph 5:1, Eph 5:2; Phi 4:8, Phi 4:9; Col 3:12

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per Ayat)

Poole: 1Pe 3:8 - Be ye all of one mind // Having compassion one of another // Love as brethren // Be pitiful // Be courteous

Be ye all of one mind either, be of one mind in the things of faith, and then this implies the consent of the understanding, and the next, that of the affections; or, be united both in faith and affection: see Rom 12:16 2Co 13:11 Phi 4:2 .

Having compassion one of another: mutually affected with each other’ s good or evil, Rom 12:15 Heb 10:34 13:3 . This he joins with the other as the consequent of it; they that are united in faith and love are of the same body; and where one member suffers, the rest suffer, 1Co 12:26 .

Love as brethren viz. in Christ: see 1Pe 3:17 .

Be pitiful ready to show mercy, of a merciful disposition, Eph 4:32 Col 3:12 .

Be courteous kind, affable, humane, of a sweet conversation, in opposition to sourness and moroseness: the same word is used, Act 27:3 .

PBC: 1Pe 3:8 - Finally, // called

"Finally,"

this is not the end of Peter’s letter; what does he mean? We have studied a number of exhortations that all stand on the weight of Jesus’ personal example. These two verses, and perhaps the Old Testament citation that follows, will conclude that series of exhortations. In fact it appears that the theme set by these two verses continues through verse 14. {1Pe 3:8-14} As Peter leads us through seasons of suffering with Christ, he never moves far away from our Lord, and the power of Jesus’ example for us in all things energizes and enables the activities set forth in this series of duties. {1Pe 2:18-3:14}

Be ye all of one mind.

We have all encountered that church member who lives his life on the edge of the church’s fellowship. " I want to be part of the church, but I’ll do so on my own terms, not someone else’s." One must wonder; has this person ever considered what Jesus intended by His command to deny self? I doubt it. " ... Of one mind" means that you think alike. You agree, not just in words and superficial interaction; you agree to the depth of your thoughts. Two strategies occasionally appear among church people, both of which avoid this exhortation. One is the independent attitude of the person who wants to be a member of the church on his terms. The other is the person who thinks he/she knows more about what is best for the church than anyone else in the group, so they try to manipulate others into agreeing with them. Whenever this person asks you about something, it is usually with a lead-in that nudges you, not with a true solicitation of your viewpoint. The man in the pulpit must perform his assignment with the heart of a servant; the people in the pew must practice their Christianity with the servant’s heart no less than the pastor. Agreement at the depth that Peter directs in this verse clashes intensely with our rebellious, self-centered, fallen inclinations. How refreshing it is when you see a believer who truly lives out his faith with a servant’s heart.

... having compassion one of another

The Greek word translated compassion means to "suffer with." The truly compassionate believer doesn’t monitor the activities of others in the church to have something to gossip to others about; he stands close to others so as to feel their heartbeat and to stand closely beside them during trials. Almost exactly a year ago I faced a major crisis in my personal health. One of the most difficult issues I faced was a pervasive sense of loneliness. I felt as if I were the only person who ever faced this problem. Shortly after coming home from the hospital, I found an internet forum of other men who survived prostate cancer. To read their experiences and to see in their struggles the exact experience I had just gone through became a great encouragement to me. They didn’t need to play Pollyanna and pretend that nothing was wrong. They didn’t need to tell me how much they felt for me. Their common experience spoke volumes that helped me to realize that I was indeed not alone in this ordeal, that other men had suffered the same disease, faced the same procedures to correct it, and lived to see another day, even lived to encourage others who faced the same disease. Often someone will speak this sentiment, " I want to help, to encourage others, but I simply don’t know what to say." You don’t have to say anything! The spirit of true sympathy (Perhaps in twenty first century language the word is empathy.), spoken from the heart, will communicate itself to others without a single word. During Queen Victoria’s reign, the story is told of one of her servant’s wife who lost an infant child. The queen directed her staff to arrange for her to pay a personal visit to this grieving mother. When the royal carriage arrived at the humble servant’s home, the queen directed that all her staff remain outside; she alone would go inside to visit the woman. She remained in the house for over an hour. After the queen left, a neighbor visited the mother and asked, " What did she talk about with you? What did she say?" The bereaved mother responded, " She didn’t say a word the whole time she was here. She simply held my hand, and we wept together." That, my friends, is the spirit of Peter’s exhortation.

... love as brethren

People in a local church are not brothers. They come from various walks of life, from different families, cultures, and traditions. If you set aside their common faith, they likely have less in common than the people with whom they work in their careers. However, the pervasive impact of this common faith urges us to take steps, to make a conscious and determined effort to live together and to love each other as brothers in the common faith. This brotherly love does not spontaneously occur. It grows out of a conscious decision to act in a certain way towards others. Have you made that decision? Have you taken calculated steps to live with your brothers and sisters in the church as part of a family?

... be pitiful

Over the centuries since the King James Bible was translated this word has evolved. Peter has not thought of urging his readers to act pathetically. The Greek word translated pitiful means to be tender hearted, full of compassion. We might easily criticize a brother or sister who doesn’t always walk according to our personal drumbeat. Rather than critiquing them, Peter urges us to show compassion to them.

... be courteous

Vine defines the Greek word translated courteous, " friendly thoughtfulness." It suggests that you remain " tuned into" those around you. You develop the habit of gently stepping into their life at just the right time, of having a knack of knowing what to say or do to encourage others. May their tribe increase!

... not rendering evil for evil

Peter confronts us with a dynamic choice. Will we practice the Golden Rule that Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount? Or will we practice the " Golden Rule" of man, " He who has the most gold rules" ?In our fallen, sinful world we should not expect that people will always treat us kindly. Sometimes we will face unexpected cruelty or thoughtlessness from others, even at times from other believers. How do you respond when someone treats you with thoughtless insensitivity? Whether people interact with us with harshness in deeds (evil) or in words (railing), Peter directs us back to our Lord’s personal example. {1Pe 2:23}

"called"

The Bible reserves the idea of calling for special occasions. We enjoy a " high calling" in our Lord Jesus Christ. The idea that we are pursuing something to which God has uniquely called us to do, and for which He has uniquely prepared us, dominates the New Testament concept of calling. Peter applies this term to God’s direction for our lives with others, particularly toward those who respond with insensitivity or cruelty toward us. To respond to harsh words with blessing instead of retaliation reflects our response to a divine calling.

... that ye might inherit a blessing

Peter stretches the fabric of our emotions. Will we respond to harsh words from others in the mirror image of their thoughtless cruelty? Or will we respond to them with Jesus’ example foremost in our minds?

As we survey Peter’s list of exhortations in these two verses, we must return to the power of our Lord’s example. {1Pe 2:21-23} Has anyone ever treated us with the incredible cruelty that our Lord suffered on our behalf? Nothing that we ever faced at the hands of thoughtless people can compare, even remotely, with the cruelty that He suffered without complaint. If we attempt to practice Peter’s teaching on the basis of our stubborn determination, and in our own power, we will fail miserably. If we live on the edge of our human emotions, we might think momentarily that we should respond according to Jesus’ example, but we will in fact fall into a retaliatory spirit of the hatefulness that the other person hurled upon us. Then we will struggle with self-loathing guilt that we failed to live up to our true calling in Christ.

There is something quite unique about God’s calling. Whenever He calls one of His own to perform a divine assignment, He always provides the empowerment to fulfill that calling. We readily grasp the idea as we think of it in terms of the ministry. We know that a man cannot preach the gospel apart from God’s empowerment. The man may stand in the pulpit, quote Scriptures precisely, and speak the right words for the occasion, but if God doesn’t empower the words, they fall fruitless to the ground. Apply the same simple principle to your divine calling to respond with kindness when treated with cruelty. God will provide the power you need to fulfill His example.

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Haydock: 1Pe 3:8 - Be ye all of one mind

Be ye all of one mind. These instructions are not only for man and wife, but for every one, to whom in general these virtues are recommended. And every one's duty is comprised in these few words of Psalm xxxiii. "Turn away from evil, and do good....The eyes of the Lord are upon the just....But the countenance of the Lord is against them that do evil things," &c. Nothing can hurt you, and you need fear no menaces, no terrors, if with zeal you follow and adhere to what is good. (Witham)

Gill: 1Pe 3:8 - Finally, be ye all of one mind // having compassion one of another // love as brethren // be pitiful // be courteous

Finally, be ye all of one mind,.... Not that the apostle was about to conclude his epistle; but having finished his exhortations respecting the obedience of subjects to magistrates, and of servants to their masters, and the duties incumbent on husbands and wives, he proceeds to sum up what he had further to say, in general rules; which regarded all sorts of Christians, magistrates and subjects, masters and servants, husbands and wives, parents and children, old and young, rich and poor, of whatsoever state, age, sex, or condition; and so the Arabic version renders it, "the sum of the commandment is"; and the Ethiopic version, "the sum of all is this"; namely, what follows; "be ye all of one mind"; whatever difference there might be in their natural and civil relation and character; and which is to be understood not of the sameness of affection to one another, or of an humble and condescending spirit, disposition, and carriage to each other, for these are expressed in some following exhortations; but of sameness of judgment with respect to the doctrines and ordinances of the Gospel, in which saints should be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgment; for as the church is but one body, of which Christ is the head, there should be but one mind in it; even as there is but one Spirit of God, who convinces, enlightens, and leads into truth; and but one heart and way, given to fear the Lord; and there is but one hope of our calling, or to which we are called; and one way to it, and therefore ought to agree in everything respecting the way, the truth, and the life; though in things which do not, should bear with one another; and there is but one Lord, who gives the same laws and ordinances to one as to another, and which are to be kept alike by all; and there is but one faith, one doctrine of faith, which is uniform and all of a piece, and but one rule and standard of faith, the sacred Scriptures, and but one baptism, to be administered in the same way, and upon the same sort of subjects, and in the same name of the Father, Son, and Spirit; and but one God and Father of all; all belong to the same family, and therefore should preserve a unity of spirit and mind, and speak the same things; which is necessary to carry on the worship of God, honourably and regularly, to the glorifying of him, and for the peace, comfort, and safety of the churches of Christ:

having compassion one of another; or sympathizing with each other, both in prosperity and adversity, whether in temporal or spiritual things; rejoicing with them that rejoice in Christ, make their boast of him, and have communion with him, and who are also blessed with health of body, and a competency of the good things of this life; and weeping with them that weep for the loss of goods, relations, &c. and being in bonds and afflictions; or because of sin, the absence of Christ, and the temptations of Satan; and being concerned also for such who are fallen into immorality, or error, and heresy; endeavouring to restore them out of the one or the other, in a spirit of meekness and tenderness: to all which they should be engaged by the example of Christ, the sympathizing high priest; by the consideration of the divine compassion to them, both in a providential way, and in a way of grace; and on account of their union and relation to each other, as members of the same body:

love as brethren; not in a natural and civil, but in a spiritual relation, being children of God, and brethren of Christ, and in a Gospel church state; and whose love to each other ought to be universal, fervent, without dissimulation, and as Christ has loved them; and which should show itself in praying for each other, in bearing one another's burdens, in forgiving each other, in admonishing in love, and building up one another on their most holy faith, and communicating to each other both in temporals and spirituals: and of a very excellent nature is it; it is the bond of perfectness, and evidence of regeneration; the glory and ornament of a profession, and without which it is nothing; and what renders the communion of the saints with each other pleasant and profitable, comfortable to themselves, and honourable in the eyes of others; and to which they should be induced from the consideration of the love of God and Christ unto them, and from their relation to each other, as brethren:

be pitiful; to those that are in distress; put on bowels of mercy, and relieve and succour them, distributing cheerfully to their necessities:

be courteous; gentle and affable, carrying it friendly to one another, seeking those things which may be most agreeable to each other, shunning all moroseness, stiffness, and incivility. The Vulgate Latin version renders it by two words, "modest, humble": not proud, haughty, and overbearing, but condescending to each other, and to men of low estates; and so the Syriac version renders it, "kind and meek".