John Bengel Commentary - 1 Peter 4:15 - 4:15

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John Bengel Commentary - 1 Peter 4:15 - 4:15


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1Pe 4:15. Μὴ γὰρ, for not) The particle for gives the reason why the Lord is glorified in those who suffer. For it presupposes that they have it as a settled principle in themselves, to wish to suffer in no other way than as Christians; and not to commit anything contrary to this, which is deserving of punishment. There is a similar imperative, ch. 1Pe 3:3.-ὡς φονεὺς, as a murderer) Disgraceful titles.-ἢ ὡς ἀλλοτριοεπίσκοπος, as one who pries into the business of others) The particle as, repeated here only, makes a wide separation between the man who pries into the business of others, and the classes of evil-doers (here mentioned); hut still it also distinguishes him from the Christian. Such are they who thrust themselves into business, whether public or private, sacred or civil, with which they have no concern, as though they were impelled by great prudence and faithfulness, and hatred of the wickedness of the world. Men of this kind often incur ill will from the world, and more so than they deserve (especially from those in power, and who less readily endure just advisers and inspectors, than such as are like themselves); and thus they easily meet with sufferings. And this might especially happen in the case of heathen magistrates.