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1 Peter 1:9

1 Peter 1:9
Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Which is a just and sufficient ground of joy and rejoicing. "Salvation" intends spiritual and eternal salvation; that which God…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls - The result or object of your faith; that is, what your faith is designed and adapted to secure. Compare the notes at Rom 10:4. The…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Receiving the end of your faith - Ye are put in possession of the salvation of your souls, which was the thing presented to your faith, when ye were called by the Gospel of Christ. Your faith has had…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Peter 1:6-9

The first word, wherein, refers to the apostle's foregoing discourse about the excellency of their present state, and their grand expectations for the future. "In this condition you greatly rejoice,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

receiving the end of your faith The question has been raised whether these words refer to the present or the future. It has been urged on the one hand that the word for "receiving" applied in 2Co…

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