Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. Truth to Learn We should be hospitable to other Christians simply because we love them. Behind the Words The word translated “hospitable” is the Greek word philoxenos, which is made up of philos, meaning “fondness” or “kindness” and xenos, meaning “a stranger.”...
1 Peter 4:8 – Demonstrate Fervent Love
Above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins. Truth to Learn Love means forgetting your own pain in order to help a brother or sister grow in grace. Behind the Words The expression “above all things” is translated from the...
1 Peter 4:7 – End-Time Actions
But the end of all things is near; therefore be clear minded and self-controlled unto prayers. Truth to Learn The end is very near, so be serious about what you do and how you pray. Behind the Words The word translated “end” is telos, which is derived from the...
1 Peter 4:6 – Dead, But Alive
For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. Truth to Learn The ultimate price to pay for our faith (giving of our life) may be what...
1 Peter 4:5 – Divine Vengeance
They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Truth to Learn When we are slandered by others for doing what God wants, we need to remember that He will judge them some day. Behind the Words The words “will give”...
1 Peter 4:4 – Unfriendly Recognition
regarding which, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same excess of unsavedness, speaking evil of you. Truth to Learn Leaving old habits behind comes at a cost. Behind the Words The word translated “they think it strange” is the Greek word xenidzō,...
1 Peter 4:3 – Wasted Pleasure
For the time of life having passed is sufficient for us to have worked out the will of the Gentiles, having lived in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and lawless idolatries. Truth to Learn We’ve wasted enough time; now let’s focus on serving God. Behind the Words “Lewdness”...
1 Peter 4:2 – Stop That Lust
no longer to live the rest of his time in the flesh in the lusts of men, but in the will of God. Truth to Learn He suffered and died for us, let us suffer and live for Him. Behind the Words In the previous verse Peter told us...
1 Peter 4:1 – Suffering With Him
Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, Truth to Learn Suffering for righteousness produces a keen sense of Christ’s suffering and enables you to more fully live for Him....