A *readable* commentary. Leighton was the best of the episcopal ministers in Scotland around the time of the Covenanters, and this is his best known work.

He works through each of the chapters in 1 Peter, verse by verse, and although the level of detail can be quite challenging at times, the insights which he presents are always intended to inspire the reader to greater love and devotion to the Saviour.

One of his main themes is the perspective which a Christian should have towards their day to day lives here on earth - he continually emphasises the need to look at "time" through the filter of "eternity," remembering that those who know God have infinitely beautiful and worthwhile things to occupy their thoughts with, rather than fretting about what goes on here on the earth. 'Unto you therefore who believe, he is precious ...'