1 Peter 4:1-8

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit:
    • Loving-Kindness
    • Good Deeds
  • "Descent Into Hell," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
  • Chapter XLIX of The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca. 96).
  • Chapter X, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.)
  • Chapter VII, The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (c 115).
  • Commandment VIII, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
  • III.12, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • I.27, II.15, IV.18, VI.16, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter VI, Scorpiace,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • "The Fiery Ordeal and the Hope of Glory: 1 Peter 4:1 - 5:14," An Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter, David L. Tiede, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1984.
  • "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.
  • "Boundary and Hospitality," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
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