1 Peter 3:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

General summary of relative duty, after the particular duties from 1 Peter 2:18.

Of one mind - as to the faith.

Having compassion one of another, х sumpatheis (G4835)] - 'sympathizing' in the joy and sorrow of others.

Love as brethren, х filadelfoi (G5361)] - 'loving the brethren.'

Pitiful - toward the afflicted.

Courteous, х filofrones (G5391)] - friendly-minded: Christian politeness: not the world's tinsel: stamped with unfeigned love on one side, and humility on the other. 'Aleph (') A B C, Vulgate, read х tapeinofrones (G5012a)], 'humble-minded.' It differs from 'humble,' in that it marks a conscious effort to he truly so.

1 Peter 3:8

8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: