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Acts 2:1
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

Acts 4:32
And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said anyof them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

having.

Zechariah 7:9
Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:

Matthew 18:33
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

Luke 10:33
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassionon him,

love as brethren.

1 Peter 1:22
Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren,see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

1 Peter 2:17
Honour allmen. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

Romans 12:10
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

pitiful.

Psalm 103:13
Like as a father pitiethhis children,so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

Proverbs 28:8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

Matthew 18:33
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

courteous.

Acts 27:3
And the nextday we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gavehim liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.

Acts 28:7
In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

Ephesians 4:31,32
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: …

be like-minded
The call for like-mindedness is a plea for unity in thought and purpose among believers. This echoes Paul's exhortation inPhilippians 2:2, where he urges the church to be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord. The early church faced external pressures and internal disputes, making unity essential for their witness and survival.

and sympathetic
Sympathy involves sharing in the feelings and experiences of others, particularly in their suffering. This reflects the character of Christ, who is described inHebrews 4:15 as a high priest who can sympathize with our weaknesses. Sympathy fosters a supportive community, essential for the early Christians who often faced persecution.

love as brothers
The term "brothers" signifies the familial bond among believers, transcending biological ties. This brotherly love (philadelphia) is a recurring theme in the New Testament, as seen inRomans 12:10 and1 Thessalonians 4:9. It underscores the new family identity in Christ, where love is the defining characteristic.

be tenderhearted
Tenderheartedness, or compassion, involves a deep-seated kindness and concern for others. This quality is reflective of God's own nature, as seen inEphesians 4:32, where believers are urged to be kind and compassionate, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave them. It is a counter-cultural trait in a world often marked by harshness and indifference.

and humble
Humility is a foundational Christian virtue, exemplified by Jesus Christ, who humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death (Philippians 2:8). In a Greco-Roman culture that prized honor and status, humility was counterintuitive. Yet, it is essential for maintaining unity and serving others selflessly, as Peter later emphasizes in1 Peter 5:5, urging believers to clothe themselves with humility toward one another.

Peter is wrapping up a section on Christian conduct. The word “finally” signals that everything he has said about submission and godly behavior funnels into these family-style commands. “All of you” means no believer is exempt. Whether an elder or a new convert, every follower of Christ is addressed.

•1 Peter 2:9 reminds us we are “a chosen people,” bound together by grace.

• Paul uses similar inclusive language inEphesians 4:6, stressing “one God and Father of all,” underscoring that unity starts with shared identity.

Because the call is collective, obedience strengthens the entire body, not just the individual.

Unity of mind is not uniformity of personality; it is shared devotion to Christ and His truth.

•Philippians 2:2 urges believers to be “like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.”

•1 Corinthians 1:10 presses the church to “agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you.”

Practical steps:

– Keep Scripture, not personal preference, as the standard.

– Speak well of fellow believers, especially when disagreements arise.

– Pray together; nothing aligns hearts faster.

Sympathy means entering another’s experience—feeling what they feel. Jesus models this: “For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses” (Hebrews 4:15).

•Romans 12:15 captures it simply: “Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.”

Ways to live it:

– Listen before you advise.

– Celebrate others’ blessings without envy.

– Show up in seasons of loss with quiet, consistent presence.

The family term underscores permanence and affection. Brotherly love (philadelphia) is not optional for siblings in Christ.

• Jesus commands, “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you” (John 13:34).

• Peter has already urged, “love one another deeply, from a pure heart” (1 Peter 1:22).

Expressing brotherly love can look like:

– Meeting material needs (James 2:15-16).

– Offering hospitality without grumbling (1 Peter 4:9).

– Speaking truth gently to protect and restore (Galatians 6:1).

Tenderheartedness is compassion that feels and then acts.

•Ephesians 4:32 links it with kindness and forgiveness: “Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

•Psalm 103:13 shows God’s own example: “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.”

Cultivate it by:

– Remembering your own need for mercy.

– Allowing interruptions; compassion rarely fits a schedule.

– Guarding against cynicism by staying close to the hurting.

Humility positions us rightly before God and others.

•Philippians 2:3-5 calls believers to “do nothing out of selfish ambition… but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.”

•James 4:10 offers the promise: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.”

Living humbly involves:

– A willingness to serve in unnoticed ways.

– Quick repentance when you’re wrong.

– Deflecting praise upward to Christ and outward to teammates.

1 Peter 3:8 strings together six qualities that form the relational heartbeat of a healthy church: inclusive commitment, unified thinking, shared feeling, brotherly affection, active compassion, and lowly self-assessment. Each trait flows from the gospel we share and, when practiced, displays Jesus to a watching world.

Of one mind.--Or,unanimous. Though the Greek word does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, the duty is enjoined often,e.g.,Romans 12:16;2Corinthians 13:11;Philippians 2:2. It involves an agreement not only in doctrine but in practical aims, the affections of all being in the same direction. This unanimity requiresexpression to be conscious, and therefore it strikes at the root of the reserve by which Christian people do not open out their hearts to each other in the matter of religion. Such unity of mind is no product of indifference, which Leighton describes as "not a knitting together, but a freezing together, as cold congregates all bodies how heterogeneous soever, sticks, stones, and water." . . .