First Epistle of Peter. 387 



is probably by way of I Peter, since the wording, order and context 

 of the latter is more in accord with this Epistle at this point. 



When taken alone the quotations taken from Chap. VI mean 

 but little, but since they occur in the same context in the same 

 order and are connected with a variation suggestive of Petrine 

 influence, dependence is highly probable. Among the infinite 

 number of possible combinations the above could be a mere coin- 

 cidence, but exceedingly improbable. 



It may also be said in this connection that Chap. VI lays stress 

 upon some Petrine ideas which are worthy of note, e. g. " hope " 

 V. 3, li^oc, for Christ, 1-4, "recreation" 11, 14, corresponding to 

 I Pt. 1 ; 3, 23, and the suffering of Christ. 



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(12) Bar. I, 6 I Pt. 5; 1 



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This parallel of Monnier's need not detain us. 



(13) Bar. XVI, 10 I Pt. 2 ; 5 



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We have here no clear evidence either for or against acquaintance 

 with our Epistle. Yet the reference to " temple building " and 

 "new creation in v. 8 may have a direct bearing on the question. 



Conclusion. 



It has been seen that Chapter V seems to be thoroughly imbued 

 with Petrine thought and expressions. The same use made of Isa. 53 

 in regard to Christ, and the close and quite continuous sequence 

 of Petrine ideas make it highly probable that " Barnabas " here 

 depends upon I Pt. 1 and 2. The sequence and the variations of 

 the references in Chap. VI also add weight to the above obser- 

 vation. 



Hesitation and consideration should characterise any statement 

 which is adverse to the opinion of great scholars, yet on the basis 

 of the combined evidence of Chapters IV— VI, it seems necessary 

 to conclude that " Barnabas " knew and used our Epistle. 



