1 Peter 3:9

“Not rendering evil for evil, etc.] Doing an ill thing in return to one that has done ill to you, and in a way of revenge for it; which is contrary to what is before advised to, and which is taking God's prerogative and work out of his hands, whose vengeance is, and which is to be overcome of evil: or railing for railing; returning ill language to such as have given it, but rather should imitate Christ, who, when he was reviled, reviled not again, (<600223>1 Peter 2:23) and whose advice is, instead of returning injuries, blows, or words, to turn to him that smites on the right check the other also and to bless them that curse, do good to them that hate, and pray for them that persecute,…”

“evil--in deed. railing--in word. blessing--your revilers; participle, not a noun after "rendering." knowing that--The oldest manuscripts read merely, "because." are--Greek, "were called." inherit a blessing--not only passive, but also active; receiving spiritual blessing from God by faith, and in your turn blessing others from love [GERHARD in ALFORD]. "It is not in order to inherit a blessing that we must bless, but because our portion is blessing." No railing can injure you (Pe1 3:13). Imitate God who "blesses" you. The first fruits of His blessing for eternity are enjoyed by the righteous even now (Pe1 3:10) [BENGEL].”

“Not rendering evil for evil - See the Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44 notes; Romans 12:17 note. Or railing for railing - See the notes at 1 Timothy 6:4. Compare Mark 15:29; Luke 23:39. But contrariwise blessing - In a spirit contrary to this. See the notes at Matthew 5:44. Knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing - “Knowing that you were called to be Christians in order that you should obtain a blessing infinite and eternal in the heavens. Expecting such a blessing yourselves, you should be ready to scatter blessings on all others. You should be ready to bear all their reproaches, and even to wish them well. The hope of eternal life should make your minds calm; and…”

“Ye are called to inherit a blessing - Therefore their railing cannot hurt you; and, by blessing them, you imitate God, who blesses you. 1 Peter 3:10”

“3:9 and he grant you his blessing: By blessing others, we receive a blessing from God.”

“rendering: Pe1 2:20-23; Pro 17:13, Pro 20:22; Mat 5:39, Mat 5:44; Luk 6:27-29; Rom 12:14, Rom 12:17, Rom 12:19-21; Co1 4:12, Co1 4:13; Eph 4:32; Th1 5:15 called: Pe1 2:21, Pe1 5:10; Rom 8:28, Rom 8:30 that: Mat 19:29, Mat 25:34; Mar 10:17; Luk 10:25, Luk 18:18 1 Peter 3:10”