1 Peter 3:13-22
- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible - KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Comparative texts about Baptism: Water & Spirit from DSS, Josephus, Babylonian Talmud. At (Rutgers University Dept of Religion) Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus companion to the historical study of Christian texts.
- Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit:
- Vision III.3, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- I.XVIII.3, IV.XXVII.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- III.12, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- VI.6, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter LV, On The Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XLVIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter IV, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
- Chapter IX, Chapter XXII, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- II.V.3, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- VI.18, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
- III.XXXIII, VII.XII, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- Epistle LXXV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 255)
- Epistle LXXIII -- Epistle LXXIV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
- From the
Geneva Notes.
- "...when the wicked are provoked, they are more wayward: therefore they must instead be won by good deeds. If they cannot be gained by that means also, yet nonetheless we shall be blessed if we suffer for righteousness sake."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "Though Christians cannot always be exactly of the same mind, yet they should have compassion one of another, and love as brethren."
- From
Wesley's Notes.
- "The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous - For good. Anger appears in the whole face; love, chiefly in the eyes."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "...courteous--genuine Christian politeness; not the tinsel of the world's politeness; stamped with unfeigned love on one side, and humility on the other. But the oldest manuscripts read, "humble-minded." It is slightly different from "humble," in that it marks a conscious effort to be truly humble."
- From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "If God wills that we should suffer, for the Father sometimes chasteneth children, it is better to suffer for righteousness, than for evil."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
1 Peter 3:13-22 (Easter 6A), Valerie Nicolet-Anderson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2011.
- "Perhaps suffering in this case means being willing to renounce certain things in the name of Christian faith."
- "First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Easter 6, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "On reflection it is the paradoxical claim that the vulnerability and compassion of the Christ, far from being a symbol of meaningless and defeat, is in fact a revelation of the heart of God."
- 1 Peter 3:13-22, Easter 6A, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Commentary,
1 Peter 3:13-22 (Easter 6), A.K.M. Adam, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "The harrowing of hell (3:19) has attracted the attention of poetic and illustrative imaginations throughout history?understandably so, since it seems to answer two provocative questions with an underdeveloped premise."
- Commentary,
1 Peter 3:18-22 (Lent 1B), Karl Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "...we are baptized in Christ's name, delivered from the power of sin through his suffering, and so saved. Deserve's got nothing to do with it."
- "First
Thoughts on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Lent 1," William Loader, Murdoch
University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "The point of this rather dense passage seems to be that the hearers need not fear suffering nor fear the powers that be."
- 1 Peter 3:18-22, Lent 1B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Raised to Life," "Glory through Suffering," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
- "Good Conscience and Faithful Witness Under Trial: 1 Peter 2:11 - 3:22," An Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter, David L. Tiede, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1984.
- Commentary,
1 Peter 3:13-22 (Easter 6A), Valerie Nicolet-Anderson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2011.
- Articles & Background:
- "Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry," Faith and Order Paper No. 111. World Council of Churches, 1982. Theological and practical commentary.
- "1
Peter 3:18-20," Michael Cranford.
- "Those holding this view often connect this “descent into hell” with the time Jesus’ body lay in the tomb, prior to His resurrection. This interpretation is, essentially, a theological myth that has been part of church tradition for many centuries, and reflects a poor approach to interpreting the Bible. I will step through each of the passages to provide a better (more contextually sensitive) interpretation."
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Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Bandstra, Andrew J.,
"'Making Proclamation to the Spirits in Prison': Another Look at 1 Peter
3:19," Calvin Theological Journal, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Brooks, Oscar S., "1 Peter 3:21 - The Clue to the
Literary Structure of the Epistle," Novum Testamentum, 1974.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Kuykendall, Charles and C. John Collins,
"1 Peter 3:15a: A Critical Review of English Versions," Presbyterion,
2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Manteufel, Thomas E., "Homiletical Helps on LSB
Series A - Epistles," (1 Peter 3:13-22 begins on page 92), Concordia
Journal, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Schertz, "Radical Trust in the Just Judge: The Easter
Texts of 1 Peter," Word & World, 2004. (section on this text
begins on page 438)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Tiede, David L., "The Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1
Peter," Word & World, 1984.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Bandstra, Andrew J.,
"'Making Proclamation to the Spirits in Prison': Another Look at 1 Peter
3:19," Calvin Theological Journal, 2003.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- A Time To Come Along, Bravely -- Sermon for Easter 6 based on 1 Peter 3:13-22 by Frank Luchsinger from SermonStudio
- "With Gentleness and Reverence," Sharon Watkins, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2007.
- "And the Greatest of These is Hope," Sr. Joan Delaplane, Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis, Missouri. 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2002.
- "Ridiculed," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- "What's the Reason?" John Jewell, 2002.
- "Faith for Troubled Times," John Jewell, 2000.
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, 1 Peter 3:13-22, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," May 22, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 1 Peter 3:13-22 and At Your Baptism by Carrie Steenwyk.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Hymns and Music:
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Peter 3:22. The Cyber Hymnal.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Peter
