“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled’.”
you are blessed.
The word “blessed” is different than the word “blessing” in verse 9. This word means privileged. Christians who suffer for righteousness’ sake will enter a higher state. God will give […]
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“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled’.”
And do not be afraid of their threats,
Two important directives close this verse.
The first is “do not be afraid of their threats.” “Do not let people intimidate you.”
The second is “nor be […]
“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.’”
do not be afraid of their threats
The above phrase is the second quotation of Isaiah 8 in 1 Peter 2:8. This phrase is the beginning of a quotation from Isaiah 8:12,13. Isaiah in […]
“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
nor be troubled
“Troubled” means disturbed, agitated or ruffled, stir up, disturb, unsettle, throw into confusion, shake together, frightened, terrified. In this passage it means to not to allow ourselves to be intimidated, confounded, […]
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defence to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear”
But sanctify
“But” — contrast. Instead of allowing fear to grip your heart, let the contents of this verse be your mode […]
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defence to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear”
the Lord God
God is “Lord.” Once Peter himself said to God, “Not so, Lord” (Acts 10:14). Do you see the incongruity […]
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defence to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear”
and always be ready to give a defence
“Always” — we are ready at any time to share Christ. Our defence of […]
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defence to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear”
to everyone who asks you a reason
“To” — Give a clear cut testimony “to” everyone who asks about why we believe what […]
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defence to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear”
for the hope that is in you,
“In you” — this is the in-you confidence. “Hope” in the Bible is not a […]
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defence to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear”
with meekness
“With” – in company with. When asked about your hope, you answer in company with the two attitudes of “meekness” […]