1 Peter 1:18

“Forasmuch as ye know, etc.] From the Scriptures of truth, by the testimony of the Spirit, by his work upon the soul, and by the application of the benefits of redemption, such as justification, pardon, adoption, and sanctification; (see <181925>Job 19:25 <480220>Galatians 2:20), that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold. The redemption of a soul, which is of more worth than a world, requires a greater price than gold and silver; and those who have the largest share thereof, can neither redeem their own souls with it, nor the souls of others. The soul is immortal and incorruptible, but these are corruptible things, which may be cankered, or wear away, and perish by…”

“Another motive to reverential, vigilant fear (Pe1 1:17) of displeasing God, the consideration of the costly price of our redemption from sin. Observe, it is we who are bought by the blood of Christ, not heaven. The blood of Christ is not in Scripture said to buy heaven for us: heaven is the "inheritance" (Pe1 1:4) given to us as sons, by the promise of God. corruptible--Compare Pe1 1:7, "gold that perisheth," Pe1 1:23. silver and gold--Greek, "or." Compare Peter's own words, Act 3:6 : an undesigned coincidence. redeemed--Gold and silver being liable to corruption themselves, can free no one from spiritual and bodily death; they are therefore of too little value. Contrast Pe1 1:19, Christ's…”

“Forasmuch as ye know - This is an argument for a holy life, derived from the fact that they were redeemed, and from the manner in which their redemption had been effected. There is no more effectual way to induce true Christians to consecrate themselves entirely to God, than to refer them to the fact that they are not their own, but have been purchased by the blood of Christ. That ye were not redeemed - On the word rendered “redeemed,” (λυτρόω lutroō,) see the notes at Titus 2:14. The word occurs in the New Testament only in Luke 24:21; Titus 2:14, and in this place. The noun (λύτρον lutron) is found in Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45, rendered ransom. For the meaning of the similar word,…”

“Your vain conversation - Your foolish, sinful way of life. 1 Peter 1:19”

“1:18 A ransom is paid for the release of a captive. Slaves could sometimes pay a ransom and be released from their master. Christ’s death is the price God paid to release people from captivity to sin (1:19).”

“ye: Psa 49:7, Psa 49:8; Co1 6:20, Co1 7:23 corruptible: Pe1 1:7 vain: Psa 39:6, Psa 62:10; Jer 4:11; Rom 1:21; Co1 3:20 received: Pe1 4:3; Jer 9:14, Jer 16:19, Jer 44:17; Eze 20:18; Amo 2:4; Zac 1:4-6; Mat 15:2, Mat 15:3; Act 7:51, Act 7:52, Act 19:34, Act 19:35; Gal 1:4 1 Peter 1:19”