1 Peter 4:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: ”

1 Peter 4:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Wherein they think it strange - In respect to which vices, they who were once your partners and accomplices now think it strange that you no longer unite with them. They do not understand the rea...
1 Peter 4:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(3) Wherein they think it (c) strange that ye run not with [them] to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of [you]: (3) That we be not moved with the enemies perverse and slanderous judgments of u...
1 Peter 4:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Our voluntary suffering in the way of righteousness denotes our fellowship with Christ, and our breaking with sin. Let there be therefore no return, on the part of converts, to the evil life of pagan...
1 Peter 4:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Wherein . In (App-104.) which. think, &c . See Acts 17:20 . excess . Greek. anachusis. Only here. riot . Greek. asotia . See Ephesians 5:18 . speaking evil of . Greek. blasphemeo....
1 Peter 4:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

4 Wherein they think it strange The words of Peter literally are these, “In which they are strangers, you not running with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming.” But the word, to...
1 Peter 4:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you : They think it strange - Ξενιζονται· They wonder and are astonished at you, that ye can re...
1 Peter 4:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Wherein they think it strange, &c.— In the Syriac the words run thus: And behold now, they are amazed and blaspheme you, because you do not grow wanton with them in the same intemperance as f...
1 Peter 4:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: Wherein - in respect to which abandonment of your former walk ( 1 Peter 4:3 ). Run...
1 Peter 4:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Security of the Faithful in the Approaching Judgment C (ii). 1 Peter 4:1-6 . 'This is your faith: live then in accordance with it. Arm yourselves against your troubles by resolving to be li...
1 Peter 4:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Wherein they think it strange. — The word “wherein” is used in exactly the same sense as in 1 Peter 2:12 ; that is to say, it does not directly point back to the list of sins just named, but the g...
1 Peter 4:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 12 THE LESSONS OF SUFFERING 1 Peter 4:1-6 IT is always hard to swim against the stream; and if the effort be a moral one, the difficulty is not lessened. These early Christians were fi...
1 Peter 4:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the New Life in Christ 1 Peter 4:1-11 The Apostle urges the disciples to make a clean break with sin. As our Lord's grave lay between Him and His earlier life, so there should be a clean break...
1 Peter 4:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The whole force of the argument which the apostle has used in speaking thus of the Christ was to show these saints how through suffering Christ reached a triumph, and to call them to arm themselves w...
1 Peter 4:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; (2) That he no longer should live...
1 Peter 4:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Wherein they think it strange ,.... Here the apostle points out what the saints must expect from the men of the world, by living a different life; and he chooses to mention it, to prevent discourage...
1 Peter 4:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you : Ver. 4. They think it strange ] Gr. ξενιζονται. That they think it a new world, marv...
1 Peter 4:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For the time past of our life may suffice us Αρκετος ημιν, is sufficient for us; to have wrought the will of the Gentiles The expression is soft, but conveys a very strong meaning, namely, that i...
1 Peter 4:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Christ's suffering in the flesh is set before us then as an example; not His sufferings for us in atonement, which were His alone, but His sufferings in a contrary world, in precious, lowly grace. We...
1 Peter 4:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Comfort of the Servants of God. A. D. 66. 4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not wi...
1 Peter 4:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Wherein they think it strange: Greek, are strangers, i.e. carry themselves as strangers, wondering (as at some new thing) at the change the gospel hath made in you, and your no more conforming your...
1 Peter 4:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Christ's Suffering In The Flesh Should Arm Them For The Battle Ahead With One Eye On The Coming Judgment And On The Resurrection ( 1 Peter 4:1-6 ). Peter tells us that by being made one with Chris...
1 Peter 4:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE CALL TO HOLY LIVING CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES 1 Peter 4:1 . In the flesh .—Or to the flesh; i.e ., so far as the flesh is concerned. The same sphere in which Christian disciples we...
1 Peter 4:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Peter 4:1 . Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin: Brethren, we ha...
1 Peter 4:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 4:3 . The will of the gentiles. Augustine in his city of God, should be read to see the excess and abominable idolatries of the gentiles. See the notes on Ephesians 5:12 ; Romans 1 . 1...
1 Peter 4:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Expositions 1 Peter 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh. St. Peter returns, after the digression of 1 Peter 3:19-60 , to the great subject of Christ's example...
1 Peter 4:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Admonitions in View of the Second Coming of Christ. Ceasing from sin:
1 Peter 4:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 2:12 ; 1 Peter 3:16 ; 2 Peter 2:12 ; 2 Peter 2:22 ; Acts 13:45 ; Acts 18:6 ; Jude 1:10 ; Luke 15:13 ; Matthew 23:25 ; Romans 13:13
1 Peter 4:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The same — As ye did once. Speaking evil of you — As proud, singular, silly, wicked and the like.

1 Peter 4:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Peter 4:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Peter 4:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Peter 4:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Peter 4:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Peter 4:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 4:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Peter 4:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Peter 4:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Peter 4:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 4:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Peter 4:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Peter 4:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 4:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes