1 Peter 1:18 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; ”

1 Peter 1:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Forasmuch as ye know - This is an argument for a holy life, derived from the fact that they were redeemed, and from the manner in which their redemption had been effected. There is no more effect...
1 Peter 1:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(11) Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, [as] silver and gold, from your vain conversation [received] by tradition from your fathers; (11) An exhortation, in whic...
1 Peter 1:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Here the practical aim of the epistle becomes at the earliest possible moment clearly manifest. The writer finds in the central reality of the Christian faith the example, sacrifice, and resurrection...
1 Peter 1:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Forasmuch, &c . = Knowing. App-132. redeemed . See Titus 2:14 . with . by. No preposition. corruptible . See Romans 1:23 . received , &c . = handed down from your fathers. Greek....
1 Peter 1:18 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

18 Forasmuch as ye know, or, knowing. Here is another reason, drawn from the price of our redemption, which ought always to be remembered when our salvation is spoken of. For to him who re...
1 Peter 1:18 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2388 REDEMPTION FROM A VAIN CONVERSATION 1 Peter 1:18-19 . Ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradi...
1 Peter 1:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; Ye were not redeemed with corrupti...
1 Peter 1:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; Another motive to reverential f...
1 Peter 1:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Greeting in the Name of the Holy Trinity. Encouragement to Hope in Faith and Obedience 1, 2. To the strangers scattered throughout.. elect] RV 'to the elect who are sojourners of the Dispersion in...
1 Peter 1:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(13-25) GENERAL APPLICATION OF THE FOREGOING. — This salvation being so magnificent, the Asiatic Hebrews must cling to it tenaciously, in holiness, in reverence caused by consideration of the cost of...
1 Peter 1:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 4 THE CHRISTIAN'S IDEAL, AND THE STEPS THEREUNTO 1 Peter 1:13-21 THE Apostle, who has set forth the character of the Christian's election, who has given to the converts large assurance...
1 Peter 1:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Redeemed and Purified 1 Peter 1:13-25 The appeal for a holy life is enforced by considering the great cost of our redemption and the great hope which is opened before us. Ours must be the girde...
1 Peter 1:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Like the letter of James, the purpose of this was to establish those who were passing through a period of suffering and testing. In his introduction the apostle used the name Jesus had given him, "Pe...
1 Peter 1:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: (18) Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed...
1 Peter 1:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Forasmuch as ye know ,.... From the Scriptures of truth, by the testimony of the Spirit, by his work upon the soul, and by the application of the benefits of redemption, such as justification, pardo...
1 Peter 1:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; Ver. 18. Ye were not redeemed...
1 Peter 1:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Forasmuch as ye know , &c. That is, be holy in your whole behaviour, because ye know what an immense price your redemption cost; that you were not redeemed with corruptible things Such as all...
1 Peter 1:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Peter writes with apostolic authority and though it is directly to the dispersed Jewish Christians (strangers both because Jews among Gentiles, and because Christians separated from Jewish relatives)...
1 Peter 1:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Sobriety and Holiness; Exhortation to Brotherly Love. A. D. 66. 13 Wherefore gird up the loi...
1 Peter 1:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Forasmuch as ye know; considering that ye were, &c. That ye were not redeemed with corruptible things: see Titus 2:14 . This implies them to have been in a servile condition, and in bondag...
1 Peter 1:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Recognising What God Has Done For Them They Should Live Their Lives With Greatest Care ( 1 Peter 1:17-21 ). The emphasis on obedience continues, and now it is linked with God's remedy through the...
1 Peter 1:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES 1 Peter 1:17 . The Father .—Better, “a Father.” God apprehended as Father through our apprehension of the Sonship of Christ. Plumptre reminds us that “the sequel...
1 Peter 1:18 - Scofield Reference Notes

redeemed ( See Scofield) - ( Romans 3:24 ).
1 Peter 1:18 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Peter 1:17-19 Fear of Judgment to Come and of Redemption Accomplished. Note: I. The sphere and operation of Christian fear. There are some to whom the importance attached to fear in this place...
1 Peter 1:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Peter 1:1-2 . Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, thr...
1 Peter 1:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 1:1 . Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ. These are his credentials from him who is Prince of the kings of the earth. To the strangers scattered abroad, of whose tragic dispersion we have...
1 Peter 1:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Expositions 1 Peter 1:1 Peter . It is the Greek form of the name, which the Lord Jesus himself had given to the great apostle; first, by anticipation, in the spirit of prophecy ( John 1:4...
1 Peter 1:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The reason for the holiness of Christians:
1 Peter 1:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 3:20 ; 1 Corinthians 6:20 ; 1 Corinthians 7:23 ; 1 Peter 1:7 ; 1 Peter 4:3 ; Acts 19:34 ; Acts 19:35 ; Acts 7:51 ; Acts 7:52 ; Amos 2:4 ; Ezekiel 20:18 ; Galatians 1:4 ; Je...
1 Peter 1:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Book of Books 1 Peter 1:10-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is said on one occasion, when Sir Walter Scott was sick, he called his son requesting him to bring him the book. His son said, "Your l...
1 Peter 1:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Your vain conversation — Your foolish, sinful way of life.

1 Peter 1:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Peter 1:18 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

1 Peter 1:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Peter 1:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Peter 1:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Peter 1:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Peter 1:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 1:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Peter 1:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Peter 1:18 - Scofield Reference Notes

1 Peter 1:18 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Peter 1:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Peter 1:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 1:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Peter 1:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Peter 1:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 1:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Peter 1:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes