1Pe 3:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. evil —in deed. railing —in word. blessing —your revilers; participle, not a noun after "rendering." knowing that —The oldest manuscripts read merely, "because." are — Greek, " were called." inherit a blessing —not only passive, but also active; receiving spiritual blessing from God by faith, and in your turn blessing others from love [GERHARD in ALFORD ]. "It is not in order to inherit a blessing that we must bless, but because our portion is blessing." No railing can injure you ( ). Imitate God who "blesses" you. The first fruits of His blessing for eternity are enjoyed by the righteous even now ( ) [BENGEL ].

1 Peter 3:9

9. evil—in deed.

railing—in word.

blessing—your revilers; participle, not a noun after "rendering."

knowing that—The oldest manuscripts read merely, "because."

are—Greek, "were called."

inherit a blessing—not only passive, but also active; receiving spiritual blessing from God by faith, and in your turn blessing others from love [GERHARD in ALFORD]. "It is not in order to inherit a blessing that we must bless, but because our portion is blessing." No railing can injure you (1Pe 3:13). Imitate God who "blesses" you. The first fruits of His blessing for eternity are enjoyed by the righteous even now (1Pe 3:10) [BENGEL].