1 Peter 1:10-12 NLT

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:10

10. The magnitude of this "salvation" is proved by the earnestness with which "prophets" and even "angels" searched into it. Even from the beginning of the world this salvation has been testified to by the Holy Spirit. prophets—Though there is no Greek article, yet English Version is right, "the prophets" generally (including all the Old Testament inspired authors), as "the angels" similarly refer to them in general. inquired—perseveringly: so the Greek. Much more is manifested to us than by... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:11

11. what—Greek, "In reference to what, or what manner of time." What expresses the time absolutely: what was to be the era of Messiah's coming; what manner of time; what events and features should characterize the time of His coming. The "or" implies that some of the prophets, if they could not as individuals discover the exact time, searched into its characteristic features and events. The Greek for "time" is the season, the epoch, the fit time in God's purposes. Spirit of Christ . . . in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:12

12. Not only was the future revealed to them, but this also, that these revelations of the future were given them not for themselves, but for our good in Gospel times. This, so far from disheartening, only quickened them in unselfishly testifying in the Spirit for the partial good of their own generation (only of believers), and for the full benefit of posterity. Contrast in Gospel times, Revelation 22:10. Not that their prophecies were unattended with spiritual instruction as to the Redeemer... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:3-10

II. THE IDENTITY OF CHRISTIANS 1:3-2:10The essentially chiastic structure of thought in the letter, excluding the introduction and conclusion, can be visualized in the outline (above). The recurrence of the direct address "Beloved" in 1 Peter 2:11 and 1 Peter 4:12 divides this letter into three main parts."The theme of the first part is the identity of the people of God established on the basis of the great salvation Christ has accomplished (and is accomplishing) on their behalf. Their identity... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:3-12

A. Our great salvation 1:3-12The first part of this section on who we are as Christians is a revelation of our great salvation. Some have called it "the Great Doxology." In it Peter reminded us of our hope, our joy, and the witnesses of our salvation. He did this so we would appreciate how greatly God has blessed us. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:10-11

Salvation is the major concept that Peter discussed. He wanted his readers to remember that it included suffering as well as glory. The Old Testament prophets had predicted that Messiah would experience both suffering and glory (e.g., Isaiah 61:1-3). However, they did not understand how His suffering and glory would fit together. It is possible to understand that mystery only after Jesus’ earthly ministry."He [Peter], who wanted to hear nothing of it [Christ’s sufferings] during the lifetime of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:10-12

3. The Witnesses of Our Salvation 1:10-12Peter reminded his readers that the prophets had predicted that Jesus Christ’s life, as their own lives, would include suffering followed by glory. He mentioned this to encourage them to realize that their experience of suffering for their commitment to follow God faithfully was not abnormal."To the elaborated and elevated declaration of his eschatological vision in 1 Peter 1:6-9, Peter now adds an explanatory postscript in a more didactic style. He... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:12

The prophets did understand, however, that God would not fulfill all of their inspired revelations in their own days but in the future. God had fulfilled the prophecies about Messiah’s sufferings in Peter’s day, but He had not fulfilled the prophecies of Messiah’s glorification yet. Even the angels are waiting to see how and exactly when God will fulfill them (cf. Hebrews 1:5 to Hebrews 2:18).The Holy Spirit has a ministry of illumination as well as inspiration. He enables others to understand... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 1:12

1:12 by (g-34) En , 'in the power of.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:1-25

Greeting in the Name of the Holy Trinity. Encouragement to Hope in Faith and Obedience1, 2. To the strangers scattered throughout.. elect] RV ’to the elect who are sojourners of the Dispersion in,’ etc. The RV order shows that the present circumstances of his readers, as well as their election and his own apostleship, are all according to the foreknowledge of God. Elect] i.e. chosen. Christians, like Israel of old, are God’s chosen people. The ’Dispersion’ was a term used to describe the Jews... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:3-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:3-12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:10-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:10-12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 1:12

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 1:12

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:1-25

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