1 Peter 5:9

Authorized King James Version

Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ᾧ

G3739

Whom

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

ἀντίστητε

G436

resist

to stand against, i.e., oppose

στερεοὶ

G4731

stedfast

stiff, i.e., solid, stable (literally or figuratively)

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

πίστει

G4102

in the faith

persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ

εἰδότες

G1492

knowing

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

τὰ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

αὐτὰ

G846

that the same

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

παθημάτων

G3804

afflictions

something undergone, i.e., hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence

#11

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#12

ἐν

G1722

that are in

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#13

κόσμῳ

G2889

the world

orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))

#14

ὑμῶν

G5216

in your

of (from or concerning) you

#15

ἀδελφότητι

G81

brethren

brotherhood (properly, the feeling of brotherliness), i.e., the (christian) fraternity

#16

ἐπιτελεῖσθαι

G2005

are accomplished

to fulfill further (or completely), i.e., execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Peter, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of faith connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about faith, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Peter.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on faith address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding faith in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Peter chapter 5 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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