1 Peter 1:12

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:12

LIGHT FROM DARKNESS‘Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister.’ 1 Peter 1:12 Those holy men of old, who spake as moved by the Holy Ghost, were sometimes in darkness as to the things they uttered. They understood them only in part, even when they spoke most freely of the grace that should come. So these inspired men walked in the darkness—with angels desiring, but not seeing, the glorious things of the kingdom yet to come. They were as yet in the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:3-12

The Great Privilege and Blessing That Is Theirs As God’s Elect Which Even Angels Desire To Look Into (1 Peter 1:3-12 ). The result of God’s foreknowing of us, and of the sanctifying work of the Spirit is now made clear as Peter expands on the activity of God. He is emphasising that God Himself works on us and within us through ‘sanctification in the Spirit’, and gives praise to God for it. This will then be followed in 1 Peter 1:13-16 with the expansion of ‘unto obedience, and in 17-20 with... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:10-12

This Salvation Is What The Prophets Saw Before Its Time As They Prepared The Way For His Coming (1 Peter 1:10-12 ). Peter now stresses that what the prophets saw ahead in previous centuries was pointing to what we are experiencing. The ‘church age’, in which believing Gentiles are incorporated into Christ as the new Israel, is the fulfilment of the expectancy of the prophets, and the implication is that we need look no wider for the significance of their message. It is in the new Israel which... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:11-12

‘Searching what time or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did point to, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of (or ‘unto’) Christ, and the glories that should follow them. To whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but to you, did they minister these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.’ For the prophets had within them... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:3-12

1 Peter 1:3-2 Kings : . The section contains a deep and rich thanksgiving to God for the certainty of an eternal fellowship with Christ. This no sufferings can mar, nor death itself break. He is the unseen Friend, and since they know Him by the power of faith, they have a richer inheritance than the prophets, and in their joy is a note that is wanting even in the song of angels. 1 Peter 1:7 . revelation: lit. apocalypse. Thus was every manifestation of Christ regarded. He is always present,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 1:12

Unto whom; unto which prophets. It was revealed; viz. by the Spirit of Christ that was in them. That not unto themselves; who lived before Christ’s coming in the flesh. But unto us; not only apostles, but believers, who live since Christ came. They did minister; declare and foretell. The preaching of the word is called a ministry, Acts 6:4; 2 Corinthians 4:1; 2 Corinthians 5:18. The things; the whole doctrine of the gospel concerning Christ’s person, offices, benefits, kingdom, and the whole... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Peter 1:3-12

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES1 Peter 1:3. Blessed be.—A characteristic Jewish recognition of God’s mercy. Compare with 2 Corinthians 1:3; Ephesians 1:3. Abundant.—πολὺ, much. Begotten us.—The choice of the nation is thought of as its first Divine birth; the call into gospel privileges is thought of as a new and second Divine birth (see John 3:5; Titus 3:5; James 1:18). Lively hope.—Living hope. “A life in which hope is the energising principle” (Alford). Macknight’s note is suggestive:... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:12

1 Peter 1:12 Advent Tidings. Our text speaks of angel students, and it speaks of them as being engaged in their eager and, if I may use the word of such high, and blessed, and holy intelligences, in their curious, research; for in the original the term which is translated "desire to look into" conveys the idea of bending, stooping over, in order that they may eagerly peer into those subjects which are the objects of their investigation. Those subjects are the great Advent tidings. I. The... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 1 Peter 1:10-12

DISCOURSE: 2383THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PROPHECIES1 Peter 1:10-12. Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 1 Peter 1:12

DISCOURSE: 2384THE ANGELS INTERESTED ABOUT THE GOSPEL1 Peter 1:12. Which things the angels desire to look into.THE Gospel comes recommended to us by a great variety of most important considerations. It occupied the mind of God from all eternity. From the beginning of the world it has been revealed with gradually increasing light and evidence. When the period arrived for its full promulgation, it was opened by the Lord of life himself, and was spread with incredible effect by a few poor... read more

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