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1 Peter 1:10

1 Peter 1:10
Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently The words require a slight correction before we proceed to explain them. The noun "prophets" is without the article and the verbs…