1 Peter 3:8

Translations

Modern

Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

Traditional

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

Literal

Now the end: All be single-minded, sympathetic, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, humble,

Latin

In fine autem omnes unanimes, compatientes fraternitatis amatores, misericordes, modesti, humiles:

Original

Greek

English

Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

Notes

1 Peter 3:8–12

Finally: This is the last in a series of instructions to different groups (2:13–3:12). Here, all Christians should respond to other people with love, both believers and unbelievers (3:8; 3:9–12).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter The Thousand Years (The Millennium)

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Philippians 4:8–9
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James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
Zechariah 7:9
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another.
Ephesians 4:2
…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
1 John 3:18–19
Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.
1 Corinthians 12:26
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
Romans 12:15–16
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
Matthew 18:33
Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had on you?’

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Gentleness Life Peter, First Letter of

Topics

Being Unique Comforting Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Community Compassion and Sympathy: Exhortation To Empathy Fairness Fellowship of the Righteous Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning God's Compassion Harmony Helping the Sick Kindness: General Scriptures Concerning Love of Man for Man Manners: Courteousness Enjoined My Brother's Keeper Righteousness: Fruits of Sensitivity Solidarity Spiritual Families Sympathy: General Scriptures Concerning Unity Unity of the Righteous Vindictiveness

1 Peter 3:8

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