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Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. <a href="/esv/1_peter/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. <a href="/bsb/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. <a href="/blb/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the end: All be single-minded, sympathetic, loving as brothers, tender-hearted, humble, <a href="/kjv/1_peter/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: <a href="/nkjv/1_peter/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; <a href="/nasb_/1_peter/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble; <a href="/nasb/1_peter/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; <a href="/nasb77/1_peter/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> To sum up, let all be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; <a href="/lsb/1_peter/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now to sum up, all of you be like-minded, sympathetic, brotherly, tender-hearted, and humble in spirit; <a href="/amp/1_peter/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Finally, all of you be like-minded [united in spirit], sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted [courteous and compassionate toward each other as members of one household], and humble in spirit; <a href="/csb/1_peter/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another, and be compassionate and humble, <a href="/hcsb/1_peter/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now finally, all of you should be like-minded and sympathetic, should love believers, and be compassionate and humble, <a href="/asv/1_peter/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded: <a href="/cev/1_peter/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble. <a href="/erv/1_peter/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded: <a href="/gwt/1_peter/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Finally, everyone must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love each other, have compassion, and be humble. <a href="/gnt/1_peter/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> To conclude: you must all have the same attitude and the same feelings; love one another, and be kind and humble with one another. <a href="/isv/1_peter/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble. <a href="/msb/1_peter/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and courteous. <a href="/net/1_peter/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble. <a href="/nheb/1_peter/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, humble, <a href="/wbt/1_peter/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: <a href="/wey/1_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In conclusion, all of you should be of one mind, quick to sympathize, kind to the brethren, tenderhearted, lowly-minded, <a href="/web/1_peter/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_peter/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And finally, be all of one mind, having fellow-feeling, loving as brothers, compassionate, courteous, <a href="/blb/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the end: All be single-minded, sympathetic, loving as brothers, tender-hearted, humble, <a href="/ylt/1_peter/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And finally, being all of one mind, having fellow-feeling, loving as brethren, compassionate, courteous, <a href="/slt/1_peter/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And finally, all unanimous, suffering together, loving the brethren, having good bowels, an affectionate disposition:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_peter/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And in fine, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, being lovers of the brotherhood, merciful, modest, humble: <a href="/cpdv/1_peter/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And finally, may you all be of one mind: compassionate, loving brotherhood, merciful, meek, humble, <a href="/nabre/1_peter/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Finally, all of you, be of one mind, sympathetic, loving toward one another, compassionate, humble. <a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Finally, live in harmony, share the suffering of those who suffer, be affectionate one to another, and be kind and gentle: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the conclusion is that you should all be in harmony; suffer with those who are suffering, love one another, be merciful and humble.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_peter/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Finally, be all of the same mind, be sympathizing, lovers of the brethren, kind-hearted, humble-minded; <a href="/godbey/1_peter/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And finally, all being like-minded, sympathetic, loving the brethren, merciful, humble: <a href="/haweis/1_peter/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Finally, be all like-minded, sympathizing, loving fraternally, compassionate, friendly hearted, <a href="/mace/1_peter/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> In a word, live all of you in perfect agreement and sympathy, be full of fraternal love, compassion, and affability. <a href="/wey/1_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In conclusion, all of you should be of one mind, quick to sympathize, kind to the brethren, tenderhearted, lowly-minded, <a href="/worrell/1_peter/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, finally, be ye all of one mind, compassionate, loving as brethren, tender-hearted, humble-minded; <a href="/worsley/1_peter/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Finally, my beloved, be unanimous, be sympathizing, love as brethren, be compassionate, be courteous: <a href="/parallel/1_peter/3-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=564" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_peter/3.htm">Turning from Evil</a> 7Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. 8<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: To (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5056.htm" title="5056: telos (N-ANS) -- (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. ">Finally,</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-VMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all of you,</a> <a href="/greek/3675.htm" title="3675: homophrones (Adj-NMP) -- Of one mind (intent, purpose), like-minded. From the base of homou and phren; like-minded, i.e. Harmonious.">be like-minded</a> <a href="/greek/4835.htm" title="4835: sympatheis (Adj-NMP) -- Sympathizing, compassionate. From sumpascho; having a fellow-feeling, i.e. mutually commiserative.">and sympathetic,</a> <a href="/greek/5361.htm" title="5361: philadelphoi (Adj-NMP) -- Loving like a brother, loving one's brethren. From philos and adephos; fond of brethren, i.e. Fraternal.">love as brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/2155.htm" title="2155: eusplanchnoi (Adj-NMP) -- Tender-hearted, merciful, compassionate. From eu and splagchnon; well compassioned, i.e. Sympathetic.">be tenderhearted</a> <a href="/greek/5012.htm" title="5012: tapeinophrones (Adj-NMP) -- Humility, lowliness of mind, modesty. From a compound of tapeinos and the base of phren; humiliation of mind, i.e. Modesty.">and humble.</a> 9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a> Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2-3</a> then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. / Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. <a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a> Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-14</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13-15</a> In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. / And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. / Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17-18</a> But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a> I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. <a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Hebrews 12:14</a> Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. <a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a> A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! <a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm">Zechariah 7:9-10</a> “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. / Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’ <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? <a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a> The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Finally, be you all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brothers, be pitiful, be courteous:be.<a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1</a> And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.<a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a> And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.<a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a> Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.having.<a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm">Zechariah 7:9</a> Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:<a href="/matthew/18-33.htm">Matthew 18:33</a> Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?<a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33</a> But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,love as brethren.<a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">1 Peter 1:22</a> Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:<a href="/1_peter/2-17.htm">1 Peter 2:17</a> Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.<a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a> Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;pitiful.<a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Psalm 103:13</a> Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.<a href="/proverbs/28-8.htm">Proverbs 28:8</a> He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.<a href="/matthew/18-33.htm">Matthew 18:33</a> Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?courteous.<a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Acts 27:3</a> And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.<a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Acts 28:7</a> In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.<a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31,32</a> Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">Brotherly</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Compassionate</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Conclusion</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Courteous</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Harmonious</a> <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Hearted</a> <a href="/james/4-10.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Like-Minded</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/james/4-8.htm">Minded</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Pitiful</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/james/1-19.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Sum</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Sympathize</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Sympathy</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Tenderhearted</a> <a href="/colossians/3-14.htm">Unity</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/5-8.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-7.htm">Brotherly</a> <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/exodus/22-27.htm">Compassionate</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-24.htm">Conclusion</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Courteous</a> <a href="/genesis/31-2.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Harmonious</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Hearted</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-15.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Like-Minded</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-1.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">Minded</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-23.htm">Pitiful</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-5.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/exodus/21-30.htm">Sum</a> <a href="/job/2-11.htm">Sympathize</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-3.htm">Sympathy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Tenderhearted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">Unity</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 3</div>1. <a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">He teaches the duty of wives and husbands to each other;</a> 8. <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">exhorting all men to unity and love;</a> 14. <a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">and to suffer persecution.</a> 19. <a href="/1_peter/3-19.htm">He declares also the benefits of Christ toward the old world.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Finally The word "finally" serves as a transition, indicating that Peter is drawing his previous instructions to a conclusion. In Greek, the term is "telos," which implies reaching a goal or an end. This suggests that the exhortations that follow are the culmination of Peter's teachings on Christian conduct, emphasizing their importance in the life of a believer.all of you This phrase underscores the inclusivity of Peter's message. The Greek "pantes" means everyone without exception, indicating that these instructions are not just for leaders or a select group but for the entire Christian community. It reflects the communal nature of the early church, where unity and collective responsibility were paramount.be like-minded The Greek word "homophrones" is used here, which means to be of one mind or to have unity in thought and purpose. This reflects the early church's emphasis on doctrinal unity and harmony among believers. It is a call to set aside personal differences for the greater good of the community, echoing Paul's teachings in <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2</a>.and sympathetic The term "sympathetic" comes from the Greek "sympathes," meaning to share in the feelings of others. This reflects the Christian call to empathy and compassion, aligning with the teachings of Jesus to love one's neighbor as oneself. It is a reminder that believers are to support one another emotionally and spiritually.love as brothers The phrase "love as brothers" translates from the Greek "philadelphos," which combines "philos" (love) and "adelphos" (brother). This term emphasizes the familial bond among Christians, suggesting that the love shared within the church should mirror the deep, unconditional love found in a family. It is a call to genuine affection and care for one another.be tender-hearted The Greek word "eusplagchnos" is used here, which literally means "good-hearted" or "compassionate." This term conveys a deep-seated kindness and mercy that should characterize the interactions among believers. It reflects the heart of Christ, who was moved with compassion for those in need.and humble The word "humble" is translated from the Greek "tapeinophron," which means lowly in mind. This is a call to humility, a virtue highly esteemed in Christian teaching. It involves recognizing one's own limitations and valuing others above oneself, as exemplified by Christ in <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-8</a>. Humility is foundational to Christian character, fostering unity and peace within the community.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Finally, be ye all.--A return from the special to the general. St. Peter has not, however, forgotten the purpose with which the former rules were given; his thought is still how to produce a right impression on the unbelieving world, although some of these injunctions touch only internal relations between members of the Church. "By this shall all men" says our Lord, "know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (<a href="/john/13-35.htm" title="By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another.">John 13:35</a>); and, again, "That they all may be one . . . that the world may believe that thou hast sent me" (<a href="/john/17-21.htm" title="That they all may be one; as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that you have sent me.">John 17:21</a>). Accordingly, this verse, like <a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm" title="Likewise, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;">1Peter 3:1</a>; <a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm" title="Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.">1Peter 3:7</a>, is attached to <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm" title="Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;">1Peter 2:13</a>, and should be translated, Finally, being all.Of one mind.--Or, unanimous. Though the Greek word does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, the duty is enjoined often, e.g., <a href="/romans/12-16.htm" title="Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.">Romans 12:16</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm" title="Finally, brothers, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.">2Corinthians 13:11</a>; <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm" title="Fulfill you my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.">Philippians 2:2</a>. It involves an agreement not only in doctrine but in practical aims, the affections of all being in the same direction. This unanimity requires expression to be conscious, and therefore it strikes at the root of the reserve by which Christian people do not open out their hearts to each other in the matter of religion. Such unity of mind is no product of indifference, which Leighton describes as "not a knitting together, but a freezing together, as cold congregates all bodies how heterogeneous soever, sticks, stones, and water." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Finally. St. Peter is bringing to a close the exhortations to submission, which depend on the imperative in <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13</a>. He turns from particular classes and relations to the whole Christian community, and describes what they ought to be in five Greek words, the first three of which are found nowhere else in the Greek Scriptures. Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; literally, sympathizing; feeling with others, rejoicing with them that do rejoice, and weeping with them that weep. Love as brethren. An adjective (φιλάδελφι) in the Greek; the corresponding substantive occurs in <a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">1 Peter 1:22</a>. Be pitiful. This word (εὔσπλαγχνος) has undergone a remarkable change of meaning. In Hippocrates, quoted by Huther, it is used literally of one whose viscera are healthy; it is also sometimes used figuratively, as equivalent to εὐκάρδιος ἀνδρεῖος; "goodhearted" with the heathen would mean "brave;" with Christian writers "tender," "pitiful." Be courteous. This represents a reading (φιλόφρονες) which has very little support. The true reading is ταπεινόφρονες, humble-minded. <a href="/commentaries/1_peter/3-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Finally, τέλος (telos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5056.htm">Strong's 5056: </a> (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. all [of you], πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [be] like-minded ὁμόφρονες (homophrones) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3675.htm">Strong's 3675: </a> Of one mind (intent, purpose), like-minded. From the base of homou and phren; like-minded, i.e. Harmonious. [and] sympathetic, συμπαθεῖς (sympatheis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4835.htm">Strong's 4835: </a> Sympathizing, compassionate. From sumpascho; having a fellow-feeling, i.e. mutually commiserative. love as brothers, φιλάδελφοι (philadelphoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5361.htm">Strong's 5361: </a> Loving like a brother, loving one's brethren. From philos and adephos; fond of brethren, i.e. Fraternal. [be] tender-hearted εὔσπλαγχνοι (eusplanchnoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2155.htm">Strong's 2155: </a> Tender-hearted, merciful, compassionate. From eu and splagchnon; well compassioned, i.e. Sympathetic. [and] humble. ταπεινόφρονες (tapeinophrones) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> Humility, lowliness of mind, modesty. 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