1 Peter 1:11

Searching into what particular, or what manner, of season the Spirit of Christ which was in them was pointing to, when witnessing beforehand as to—The sufferings, for Christ, and the glories, after these,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

10Concerning which salvation, prophets—who concerning the favour for you, did prophesy—sought out and searched out,

12Unto whom it was revealed—that, Not unto themselves, but unto us, they were ministering them, which things have, now, been announced unto you through them who have told you the good tidings with Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven: into which things messengers are coveting to obtain a nearer view.

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Cross References

Genesis 49:10The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, Nor the commander’s staff from between his feet,—Until that he come in as a Shiloh, And, his, be the obedience of the peoples:

Psalms 69:1Save me, O God, For waters have entered as far as the life;

Psalms 88:1O Yahweh, God of my salvation, By day, have I made outcry, In the night, [also] before thee.

Isaiah 9:6For, A Child, hath been born to us, A Son, hath been given to us, And the dominion is upon his shoulder,—And his Name hath been called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty GOD, Father of Futurity, Prince of Prosperity.

Isaiah 52:13Lo! my Servant, prospereth,—He riseth, and is lifted up, and becometh very high:

Daniel 2:34Thou didst look, until that a stone tare itself away, not by the aid of hands, and smote the image upon its feet, which were of iron and clay,—and they were broken in pieces.

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 1:11-13

Privileges of Christians. ( a. d. 66.) 10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: 11 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. 12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel… Read the whole commentary →

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