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11 searching what time or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did point unto, when it testified beforehand the sufferings [a]of Christ, and the glories that should follow them. 12 To whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto you, did they minister these things, which now have been announced unto you through them that [b]preached the gospel unto you [c]by the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.

13 Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that [d]is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 1:11 Greek unto.
  2. 1 Peter 1:12 Greek brought good tidings. Compare Mt. 11:5.
  3. 1 Peter 1:12 Greek in.
  4. 1 Peter 1:13 Greek is being brought.

11 trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ(A) in them was pointing when he predicted(B) the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you,(C) when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you(D) by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven.(E) Even angels long to look into these things.

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13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober,(F) set your hope(G) on the grace to be brought to you(H) when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.(I)

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