1 Peter 3:10

“For he that will love life, etc.] This, with what follows here and in the two next verses, are taken out of (<193412>Psalm 34:12-16) and are produced as a proof of what is before said; that it is a good man's duty not to do or speak evil in return for what is done or said to him; but on the contrary, it becomes him to avoid evil, do good, and seek peace as much as possible, and leave it with a righteous God to vindicate him and his cause, who will not fail to do it; and that such shall inherit the blessing both here and hereafter: in the psalm, these words are put by way of question, “what man is he that desireth life?” that wills it with pleasure, that loves it with a love of complacency…”

“will love--Greek, "wishes to love." He who loves life (present and eternal), and desires to continue to do so, not involving himself in troubles which will make this life a burden, and cause him to forfeit eternal life. Peter confirms his exhortation, Pe1 3:9, by Psa 34:12-16. refrain--curb, literally, "cause to cease"; implying that our natural inclination and custom is to speak evil. "Men commonly think that they would be exposed to the wantonness of their enemies if they did not strenuously vindicate their rights. But the Spirit promises a life of blessedness to none but those who are gentle and patient of evils" [CALVIN]. evil . . . guile--First he warns against sins of the tongue,…”

“For he that will love life - Greek, “He willing, (θέλων thelōn,) or that wills to love life.” It implies that there is some positive desire to live; some active wish that life should be prolonged. This whole passage 1 Peter 3:10-12 is taken, with some slight variations, from Psalms 34:12-16. In the Psalm this expression is, “What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?” The sense is substantially the same. It is implied here that it is right to love life, and to desire many days. The desire of this is referred to by the psalmist and by the apostle, without any expression of disapprobation, and the way is shown by which length of days may be secured. Life…”

“For he that desireth to love life, and to see good days - That would make life amiable and desirable. Psa 34:12, &c. 1 Peter 3:11”

“3:10-12 Peter underscores the relationship between conduct and blessing by quoting Ps 34:12-16. This psalm is prominent in early Christian teaching (see also 1 Pet 2:3; Heb 12:14). The text focuses on curbing sins of speech, resisting evil, and doing good. It also highlights the promise of blessing for obedience.”

“he: Psa 34:12-16 love: Deu 32:47; Job 2:4; Pro 3:2, Pro 3:18, Pro 4:22, Pro 8:35; Mat 19:17; Mar 8:35; Joh 12:25 see: Job 7:7, Job 7:8, Job 9:25, Job 33:28; Psa 27:13, Psa 49:19, Psa 106:5; Ecc 2:3; Mat 13:16, Mat 13:17 refrain: Jam 1:26, Jam 3:1-10 speak: Pe1 2:1, Pe1 2:22; Joh 1:47; Rev 14:5 1 Peter 3:11”