1 Peter 1:10-12 NLT

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:11

Verse 11 11. And what they inquired is pointed out when he adds, Searching what, or what manner of time There was a difference between the law and the gospel, a veil as it were being interposed, that they might not see those things nearer which are now set before our eyes. Nor was it indeed proper, while Christ the Sun of righteousness was yet absent, that the full light should shine as at mid-day. And though it was their duty to confine themselves within their prescribed limits, yet it was no... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:12

Verse 12 12Unto whom it was revealed This passage has been strangely perverted by fanatics, so as to exclude the fathers who lived under the law from the hope of eternal salvation. For it does not deny that the prophets usefully ministered to their own age, and edified the church, but teaches us that their ministry is more useful to us, because we are fallen on the ends of the world. We see how highly they extolled the kingdom of Christ, how assiduous they were in adorning it, how diligently... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10

Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently; rather, prophets inquired and searched . There is no article, and the verbs are aorist. St. Peter illustrates the glory and greatness of our salvation (mark how he loves to repeat the word) by showing that it was the subject of the searching study of prophets and of the contemplation of angels. St. Peter was a diligent student of the prophetic books, and constantly quotes them, both in his Epistles and in his speeches... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:11

Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify; or, as the Revised Version, did point unto . The Authorized Version neglects the preposition εἰς . The apostle says that the Spirit of Christ dwelt in the prophets. The words πνεῦμα ξριστοῦ cannot mean "the Spirit which bears witness of Christ," as Bengel and others. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Christ (see Romans 8:9 ; Galatians 4:6 ). He is not only sent from the Father by the Son,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:12

Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things. It was revealed to them, whether in answer to their search as in the case of Daniel, or as part of the original revelation made to them, that the vision was for many days ( Daniel 10:14 ). Compare St. Peter's quotations from the prophetic Scriptures in Acts 2:17 , Acts 2:31 ; Acts 3:24 . The best manuscripts read here, "unto you." The prophets, doubtless, like Abraham, rejoiced to see the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:10

Of which salvation - Of the certainty that this system of religion, securing the salvation of the soul, would be revealed. The object of this reference to the prophets seems to be to lead them to value the religion which they professed more highly, and to encourage them to bear their trials with patience. They were in a condition, in many respects, far superior to that of the prophets. They had the full light of the gospel. The prophets saw it only at a distance and but dimly, and were obliged... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:11

Searching what - That is, examining their own predictions with care, to ascertain what they meant. They studied them as we do the predictions which others have made; and though the prophets were the medium through which the truth was made known, yet their own predictions became a subject of careful investigation to themselves. The expression used here in the original, rendered “what,” (εἰς τίνα eis tina,) literally, “unto what,” may mean, so far as the Greek is concerned, either “what time,”... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:12

Unto whom it was revealed - They were not permitted to know fully the import of the predictions which they were made the instruments of communicating to mankind, but they understood that they were intended for the benefit of future ages.That not unto themselves - We are not to suppose that they derived no benefit from their own predictions; for, as far as they understood the truth, it was as much adapted to sanctify and comfort them as it is us now: but the meaning is, that their messages had... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:10-11

1 Peter 1:10-11. Of which salvation That is, concerning the nature and extent of it, and the way and means of attaining it, namely, by believing and obeying the gospel, to be preached among all nations: (see the margin:) the prophets have inquired Εξεζητησαν , sought with accuracy, or were earnestly inquisitive about; and searched diligently (Like miners searching for precious ore,) after the meaning of the prophecies which they delivered; who prophesied Long ago; of the grace of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:12

1 Peter 1:12. Unto whom So searching; it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us Not so much for their own benefit as for ours, to whose time the accomplishment of their prophecies was reserved; they did minister the things which are now reported unto you Performed the office of foretelling the things, the accomplishment whereof has been declared unto you. In other words, that they did not so much by their predictions serve themselves or that generation, as they have served... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:10-11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 1:12

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