1 Peter 1:10 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10-12

The apostle having described the persons to whom he wrote, and declared to them the excellent advantages they were under, goes on to show them what warrant he had for what he had delivered; and because they were Jews, and had a profound veneration for the Old Testament, he produces the authority of the prophets to convince them that the doctrine of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ was no new doctrine, but the same which the old prophets did enquire and search diligently into. Note, I. Who... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Peter 1:10-12

1:10-12 Prophets, who prophesied about the grace which was to come to you, enquired and searched concerning that salvation, seeking to find out when and how the Spirit of Christ within them, testifying in advance to the sufferings destined for Christ and to the glories which must follow them, was telling them that it would come. It was revealed to them that the ministry which they were exercising in these things was not for themselves but for you, things which have now been proclaimed to you... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Peter 1:10-12

This passage tells us not only of the visions of the prophets but also of the message of the preacher. It was the preachers who brought the message of salvation to the readers of Peter's letter. (i) It tells us that preaching is the announcement of salvation. Preaching may at different times have many notes and many aspects, but fundamentally it is the proclamation of the gospel, the good news. The preacher may at times have to warn, threaten and condemn; he may have to remind men of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10

Of which salvation the prophets have inquired ,.... They greatly desired the coming of the Saviour, and to see him; they longed after the salvation to be accomplished by him, and expressed their wishes for him, and that; and inquired into the nature of it, and gave an account thereof, according to the measure of light and knowledge communicated to them; they pointed out Christ as a Redeemer of his people, and his salvation as spiritual and eternal: and searched diligently ; in the use of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:10

Of which salvation the prophets have inquired - The incarnation and suffering of Jesus Christ, and the redemption procured by him for mankind, were made known, in a general way, by the prophets; but they themselves did not know the time when these things were to take place, nor the people among and by whom he was to suffer, etc.; they therefore inquired accurately or earnestly, εξεζητησαν , and searched diligently, εξηρευνησαν , inquiring of others who were then under the same... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:10

Verse 10 He hence commends the value of salvation, because the prophets had their minds intensely fixed on it; for it must have been a great matter, and possessing peculiar excellency, which could have thus kindled in the prophets a spirit of inquiry respecting it. But still more clearly does God’s goodness toward us shine forth in this case, because much more is now made known to us than what all the prophets attained by their long and anxious inquiries. At the same time he confirms the... 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

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

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:1-12

1:1-2:10 HIGH STATUS FOR GOD’S PEOPLEThe character of salvation (1:1-12)Peter’s readers are ‘God’s scattered people’, an expression that Peter uses with a wide meaning. In relation to their place of local residence, they are God’s people scattered throughout northern Asia Minor. But in relation to heaven, they are God’s people scattered in a foreign land. Their true homeland is heaven, and the foreign land is the world. They really belong to God. He chose them and cleansed them, with the aim... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10-12

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Peter 1:10-12

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Peter 1:10-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:10

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10

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

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:1-12

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