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1Pe 1:2. Κατὰ πρόγνωσιν, according to the foreknowledge) This depends upon elect. Foreknowledge is also praised (referred to), 1Pe 1:20. It includes also good-will and love.-Θεοῦ, of God) The mystery of the Trinity, and the economy of our salvation, are intimated in this verse, and indeed these constitute the sum of the Epistle.[1]-Πατρὸς, Father) even our Father.-ἐν ἁγιασμῷ Πνεύματος, in sanctification of the Spirit) 2Th 2:13, note.-εἰς ὑπακοὴν, to obedience) That obedience is meant which is rendered through faith; 1Pe 1:22, note. St Paul undoubtedly joins together, in the passage quoted above, sanctification of the Spirit and faith. Observe also the particles, κατὰ, ἐν, εἰς; by means of which the bearing of the three cardinal benefits upon election, and their mutual order, is indicated. Comp. Apocalypse Rev 1:4-6.-καὶ ῥαντισμὸν, and sprinkling) The obedient are sprinkled to the remission of their sins: 1Jn 1:7. But here the sprinkling is passive, by means of which the sprinkling is obediently received. On the subject of obedience, see again 1Pe 1:14; on the blood of sprinkling, 1Pe 1:19.-πληθυνθείη, be multiplied) to a further extent. The same word occurs, 2Pe 1:2. So Dan 6:25, εἰρήνη ὑμῖν πληθυνθείη, peace be multiplied unto you.
[1] He treats of the Father in verses 1Pe 1:3; 1Pe 1:15; 1Pe 1:17; 1Pe 1:21; 1Pe 1:23; of Christ, in verses 1Pe 1:3; 1Pe 1:7; 1Pe 1:11; 1Pe 1:13; 1Pe 1:19, 1Pe 2:3; of the Spirit, in verses 1Pe 2:11-12; 1Pe 2:22.-V. G.