1 Peter 4:19

“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God, etc.] This is the conclusion made from the foregoing premises; that seeing the state and condition of the saints in this world, at worst, and which is but for a time, is infinitely preferable to the dreadful state and condition of disobedient persons, ungodly men, and sinners, and which will endure to all eternity; they should not think strange of their sufferings, or complain of them, but patiently endure them; and especially when they consider that these are not the effects of chance, or merely owing to the malice and wickedness of men, or to any second cause only; but they are the will of God, are by his appointment, under his…”

“General conclusion from Pe1 4:17-18. Seeing that the godly know that their sufferings are by God's will, to chasten them that they may not perish with the world, they have good reason to trust God cheerfully amidst sufferings, persevering in well-doing. let them--Greek, "let them also," "let even them," as well as those not suffering. Not only under ordinary circumstances, but also in time of suffering, let believers commit. (Compare Note, see on Pe1 3:14). according to the will of God--(See on Pe1 3:17). God's will that the believer should suffer (Pe1 4:17), is for his good. One oldest manuscript and Vulgate read, "in well-doings"; contrast ill-doings, Pe1 4:15. Our committing of ourselves…”

“Wherefore, let them that suffer according to the will of God - That is, who endure the kind of sufferings that he, by his providence, shall appoint. Compare 1 Peter 3:17; 1 Peter 4:15-16. Commit the keeping of their souls - to him. Since there is so much danger; since there is no one else that can keep them; and since he is a Being so faithful, let them commit all their interests to him. Compare Psalms 37:5. The word “souls” here (ψυχὰς psuchas) is equivalent to themselves. They were to leave everything in his hand, faithfully performing every duty, and not being anxious for the result. In well doing - Constantly doing good, or seeking to perform every duty in a proper manner. Their…”

“Let them that suffer according to the will of God - Both for a good cause, and in a right spirit. Commit to him their souls - (Whatever becomes of the body) as a sacred depositum. In well doing - Be this your care, to do and suffer well: He will take care of the rest. As unto a faithful Creator - In whose truth, love, and power, ye may safely trust. Next: 1 Peter Chapter 5”

“let: Pe1 4:12-16, Pe1 3:17; Act 21:11-14 commit: Psa 31:5, Psa 37:5; Luk 23:46; Act 7:59; Ti2 1:12 in: Pe1 2:15; Est 4:16; Jer 26:11-15; Dan 3:16-18, Dan 6:10, Dan 6:11, Dan 6:22; Rom 2:7 a faithful: Psa 138:8, Psa 146:5, Psa 146:6; Isa 40:27, Isa 40:28, Isa 43:7, Isa 43:21, Isa 51:12, Isa 51:13, Isa 54:16, Isa 54:17; Col 1:16-20; Heb 1:2, Heb 1:3; Rev 4:10, Rev 4:11, Rev 5:9-14 Next: 1 Peter Chapter 5”