1 Peter 1:10-11 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:11

Searching what, or what manner of time ,.... The prophets made a very diligent inquiry into the exact time when Christ should come to work out the salvation of his people; to whom it was made known that his coming should be before the sceptre, or tribe of Judah, and all civil government in it, ceased; and before the second temple was destroyed, into which the Messiah, the messenger of the covenant, was to come, as the Lord and proprietor of it; and that it should be seventy weeks, or 490... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:11

The glory that should follow - Not only the glory of his resurrection, ascension, exaltation, and the effusion of his Spirit; but that grand manifestation of God's infinite love to the world in causing the Gospel of his Son to be everywhere preached, and the glorious moral changes which should take place in the world under that preaching, and the final glorification of all them who had here received the report, and continued faithful unto death. And we may add to this the ineffable... 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

John Calvin

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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:11

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:11

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10

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