Trinity/After Pentecost · The Fifth Sunday after Trinity
1 Peter 3:8-15
Suffering for Doing Good
July 5, 2026
Overview & Insights
“Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God.” (1 Peter 3:18)
Finally (not to end the letter but to complete this passage) there comes a general exhortation to the whole Christian community, married and unmarried alike. Peter commends a set of attitudes which together depict what relationships within the Christian fellowship should be.
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Commentary
1 Peter 3 Commentary Enduring Word
Full chapter commentary on suffering for righteousness' sake.
Commentary on 1 Peter 3 by Matthew Henry Blue Letter Bible
Classic exposition of unity, sympathy, and suffering for doing good.
Study Guide for 1 Peter 3 Blue Letter Bible (Guzik)
A distinct study guide on this chapter's call to bless rather than revile.
Commentary on 1 Peter 3:13-22 Working Preacher
Lectionary commentary on suffering for doing good, continuing this passage.
Background & Word Study
1 Peter 3:8 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentators on being of one mind and having compassion.
1 Peter 3:15 Commentaries BibleHub
A second verse-specific page on giving an answer for the hope within.
1 Peter 3 Resources Precept Austin
Collected verse-by-verse study resources on the chapter.
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How does 1 Peter link the flood and baptism?
As Noah's family was saved through water, so baptism now saves through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who suffered once for all and reigns over every power.
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