1 Peter 4:19

Wherefore. Peter now concludes his extended counsel with respect to the suffering that Christians may expect during the “fiery trial” that looms ahead.

According to the will of God. That is, because of faithfulness to God’s expressed will, not because of misconduct (see on chs. 2:12, 19, 20; 3:14, 16-18; 4:14, 16).

Commit. The Christian’s greatest security rests in the knowledge that God never forsakes His own (see on 2 Tim. 1:12; 2:19). Like a true shepherd Peter guides his fellow church members to their only place of safety as the storm clouds of persecution rapidly gather.

Keeping of their souls. They will entrust their lives to the only One who can protect them from harm or strengthen them to suffer nobly. For comment on “souls” see on Matt. 10:28.

In well doing. The Christian’s surest protection is a life in which nothing can be found to criticize (see on Dan. 6:4). The Christian is to do his best—by God’s empowering grace—in every circumstance that arises, and leave the rest to God.

As unto. Or, “to.”

Faithful Creator. God made us and we are His. Surely He will care for what is His own. We can rest assured that God will do all that love and mercy can do. No force in heaven or earth is able to “pluck” the committed life from the protecting hand of God (see on John 10:28, 29).