Also an elder [σ υ μ π ρ ε σ β υ τ ε ρ ο ς]. Only here in New Testament. Better, as Rev., fellow - elder. The expression is decisive against the primacy of Peter. Witness [μ α ρ τ υ ς]. The word is used in the New Testament to denote : (a) a spectator or eye - witness (Acts 10:39; Acts 6; Acts 13)... [ Continue Reading ]
Feed [π ο ι μ α ν α τ ε]. Better, Rev., tend, since the verb denotes all that is included in the office of a shepherd - guiding, guarding, folding, no less than feeding, which latter is expressed by boskw. There is, doubtless, a reminiscence in the word of Christ's charge to Peter (John 21:15-17). B... [ Continue Reading ]
As lording it [κ α τ α κ υ ρ ι ε υ ο ν τ ε ς]. See Matthew 20; Matthew 25; Acts 19:16. Other words are used for the exercise of legitimate authority in the church; proistamai, to be over (1 Thessalonians 5:12; 1 Timothy 5:17); poimainw, as ver. 2, tend. But this carries the idea of high - handed rul... [ Continue Reading ]
The chief Shepherd [α ρ χ ι π ο ι μ ε ν ο ς]. Only here in New Testament. In harmony with ver. 2. "The last thing Peter could have dreamed of as possible would be its misapplication to himself or his so - called successors" (Cook). Compare Hebrews 13:20, great Shepherd; and John 10:11; John 10:14, g... [ Continue Reading ]
Be clothed with humility [τ η ν τ α π ε ι ν ο φ ρ ο σ υ ν η ν ε γ κ ο μ β ω σ α σ θ ε]. The last word is a very peculiar one, occurring only here. It is derived from kombov, a roll, band, or girth : a knot or roll of cloth, made in tying or tucking up any part of the dress. The kindred word ejgkombw... [ Continue Reading ]
Mighty hand [κ ρ α τ α ι α ν χ ε ι ρ α]. A phrase found nowhere else in the New Testament, but occurring in the Septuagint, Exodus 3:19; Deuteronomy 3:24; Job 30:21. The adjective kratrian, mighty, is, moreover, used only here. Compare Luke 1:51; Luke 1:52.... [ Continue Reading ]
Casting [ε π ι ρ ρ ι ψ α ν τ ε ς]. The aorist participle denoting an act once for all; throwing the whole life with its care on him. All your care [π α σ α ν τ η ν μ ε ρ ι μ ν α ν]. The whole of your care. "Not every anxiety as it arises, for none will arise if this transference has been effectuall... [ Continue Reading ]
Be sober [ν η ψ α τ ε]. See on ch. 1 Peter 4:7. Be vigilant [γ ρ η γ ο ρ η σ α τ ε]. Rev., be watchful. See on Mark 13:35; and 1 Thessalonians 5:6, where both verbs occur : watch and be sober. A reminiscence of the scene in Gethsemane : Could ye not watch with me? (Matthew 26:40; Matthew 26:41). Ad... [ Continue Reading ]
Resist [α ν τ ι σ τ η τ ε]. The Rev., very judiciously, substitutes withstand; resist having been already used in ver. 5 for ajntitassetai. Withstand is, moreover, the more accurate rendering; as the verb means rather to be firm against onset than to strive against it. With in withstand is the Saxon... [ Continue Reading ]
Who hath called us [ο κ α λ ε σ α ς η μ α ς]. But the tense is the aorist, and the true reading is uJmav, you, instead of us. Render, therefore, as Rev., who called you; before the foundation of the world. See Romans 8:29; Romans 8:30, and compare unto his eternal glory and them he also glorified.... [ Continue Reading ]
Silvanus. Probably the companion of Paul known in the Acts as Silas (xv. 22, 27, 32, 34, 40, etc.), and called Silvanus by Paul in 2 Corinthians 1:19; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1. A faithful brother. Brother has the definite article, the faithful brother, designating him as one well kn... [ Continue Reading ]
The church. The word is not in the Greek, but is supplied with the feminine definite article hJ. There is, however, a difference of opinion as to the meaning of this feminine article. Some suppose a reference to Peter's own wife; others, to some prominent Christian woman in the church. Compare 2 Joh... [ Continue Reading ]
Kiss of charity. Compare 1 Corinthians 16:20.... [ Continue Reading ]