Vincent Word Studies - 1 Peter 4:15

Vincent Word Studies - 1 Peter 4:15 - 4:15

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Vincent Word Studies - 1 Peter 4:15 - 4:15

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4:1 - 4:1
4:2 - 4:2
4:3 - 4:3
4:4 - 4:4
4:5 - 4:5
4:7 - 4:7
4:8 - 4:8
4:9 - 4:9
4:10 - 4:10
4:11 - 4:11
4:12 - 4:12
4:13 - 4:13
4:14 - 4:14
4:15 - 4:15
4:16 - 4:16
4:19 - 4:19

A busybody in other men's matters (ἀλλοτριοεπίσκοπος)

Only here in New Testament. Lit., the overseer of another's matters. One who usurps authority in matters not within his province. Rev., meddler. Compare Luk 12:13, Luk 12:14; 1Th 4:11; 2Th 3:11. It may refer to the officious interference of Christians in the affairs of their Gentile neighbors, through excess of zeal to conform them to the Christian standard.