ACC ~ 1 Peter 1 v22

PURITY FROM WITHIN. HILARY OF ARLES: Why does Peter talk about purifying our souls but says nothing about the body? The reason for this is that true purity comes from within. If the soul is clean, the body will be cleansed as well. INTRODUCTORY COMMENTARY ON 1 PETER.

OBEYING BY THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT. OECUMENIUS: This means: “When you have pulled yourselves together and determined to obey the truth by the power of the Spirit.” For it is also possible to “obey” in evil and vicious matters, but that is not in the Spirit. And since there is a purification or preparation which must come before obedience, Peter wants to bring in as many extra helpers as possible. This is the role of brotherly love, which makes our neighbors also partakers of the good things which we have found. COMMENTARY ON 1 PETER.

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