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Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/nlt/1_peter/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen. <a href="/esv/1_peter/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look. <a href="/bsb/1_peter/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/blb/1_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> to whom it was revealed that they were serving not themselves, but you, in those things which now have been proclaimed to you by those having proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit having been sent from heaven, into which angels desire to look. <a href="/kjv/1_peter/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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 unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. <a href="/nkjv/1_peter/1.htm">New King James Version</a> To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into. <a href="/nasb_/1_peter/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look. <a href="/nasb/1_peter/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven— things into which angels long to look. <a href="/nasb77/1_peter/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look. <a href="/lsb/1_peter/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been declared to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look. <a href="/amp/1_peter/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It was revealed to them that their services [their prophecies regarding grace] were not [meant] for themselves and their time, but for you, in these things [the death, resurrection, and glorification of Jesus Christ] which have now been told to you by those who preached the gospel to you by the [power of the] Holy Spirit [who was] sent from heaven. Into these things even the angels long to look. <a href="/csb/1_peter/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you. These things have now been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven —angels long to catch a glimpse of these things. <a href="/hcsb/1_peter/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you. These things have now been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Angels desire to look into these things. <a href="/asv/1_peter/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven; which things angels desire to look into. <a href="/cev/1_peter/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But they were told that they were serving you and not themselves. They preached to you by the power of the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven. And their message was only for you, even though angels would like to know more about it. <a href="/erv/1_peter/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Ghost sent forth from heaven; which things angels desire to look into. <a href="/gwt/1_peter/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God revealed to the prophets that the things they had spoken were not for their own benefit but for yours. What the prophets had spoken, the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven, has now made known to you by those who spread the Good News among you. These are things that even the angels want to look into. <a href="/gnt/1_peter/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> God revealed to these prophets that their work was not for their own benefit, but for yours, as they spoke about those things which you have now heard from the messengers who announced the Good News by the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. These are things which even the angels would like to understand. <a href="/isv/1_peter/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you in regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who brought you the good news through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. These are things that even the angels desire to look into. <a href="/msb/1_peter/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/net/1_peter/1.htm">NET Bible</a> They were shown that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things now announced to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven--things angels long to catch a glimpse of. <a href="/nheb/1_peter/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> To them it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you, they ministered these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into. <a href="/wbt/1_peter/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to us they ministered the things which are now reported to you by them that have preached the gospel to you, with the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. <a href="/wey/1_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> To them it was revealed that they were serving not themselves but you, when they foretold the very things which have now been openly declared to you by those who, having been taught by the Holy Spirit which had been sent from Heaven, brought you the Good News. Angels long to stoop and look into these things. <a href="/web/1_peter/1.htm">World English Bible</a> To them it was revealed that they served not themselves, but you, in these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_peter/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> to whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to us they were ministering these, which now were told to you (through those who proclaimed good news to you), by the Holy Spirit sent from Heaven, to which things messengers desire to look into intently. <a href="/blb/1_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> to whom it was revealed that they were serving not themselves, but you, in those things which now have been proclaimed to you by those having proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit having been sent from heaven, into which angels desire to look. <a href="/ylt/1_peter/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> to whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to us they were ministering these, which now were told to you (through those who did proclaim good news to you,) in the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, to which things messengers do desire to bend looking. <a href="/slt/1_peter/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to us they were serving these things, which now have been again proclaimed to you by them having announced the good news in the Holy Spirit sent from heaven; into which angels eagerly desire to stoop and creep.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_peter/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you they ministered those things which are now declared to you by them that have preached the gospel to you, the Holy Ghost being sent down from heaven, on whom the angels desire to look. <a href="/cpdv/1_peter/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> To them, it was revealed that they were ministering, not for themselves, but for you those things which have now been announced to you through those who have preached the Gospel to you, through the Holy Spirit, who was sent down from heaven to the One upon whom the Angels desire to gaze. <a href="/nabre/1_peter/1.htm">New American Bible</a> It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you with regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who preached the good news to you [through] the holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels longed to look. <a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things that have now been announced to you through those who brought you good news by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And everything they were searching for was revealed to them because they did not seek for their own benefit, but they prophesied the things which concerned us, the things which now have been revealed to you by those who have preached the gospel to you through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven; which things the angels also desire to look into. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And it was revealed to all those who were searching, because they were not inquiring for themselves, but for us they were prophesying of those things belonging to us, which now are revealed to you by those things in which we have evangelized you, by The Spirit of Holiness, who is sent from Heaven, into which things the Angels have also desired to gaze.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_peter/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> to whom it was revealed, that, not for themselves, but for us, they ministered the things that are now preached to you by those who have made known to you the gospel, through the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; into which things angels desire to look.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_peter/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> to whom it was revealed, because they were ministering not these things for themselves, but for you, which are now proclaimed unto you by those who preach to you the gospel with the Holy Ghost having been sent from heaven; into which things the angels desire to look down. <a href="/haweis/1_peter/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> To whom it was revealed, that not for themselves, but for us were their ministrations employed in the things which are now declared unto you by those who have preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; on which things the angels bending forwards eagerly desire to gaze.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_peter/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and were answer'd, that it was not they, but we, who were concern'd in the events which they predicted, events which have been now represented to you by those, whom the holy spirit from heaven inspired to preach the gospel to you: a secret which the angels desire to penetrate into. <a href="/wey/1_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> To them it was revealed that they were serving not themselves but you, when they foretold the very things which have now been openly declared to you by those who, having been taught by the Holy Spirit which had been sent from Heaven, brought you the Good News. Angels long to stoop and look into these things. <a href="/worrell/1_peter/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> to whom it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to you they were ministering them; which things now were reported to you through those who proclaimed the Gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent forth from Heaven; into which things angels desire to look carefully. <a href="/worsley/1_peter/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> to whom it was revealed, that it was not to themselves, but to us they ministered these things, which are now declared unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you, through the holy Spirit sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. <a href="/parallel/1_peter/1-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=118" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_peter/1.htm">A Living Hope</a> …11trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 12<a href="/greek/601.htm" title="601: apekalyphthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.">It was revealed</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hois (RelPro-DMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">to them</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1247.htm" title="1247: diēkonoun (V-IIA-3P) -- From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.">they were not serving</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautois (RefPro-DM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">themselves,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auta (PPro-AN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">when they foretold the things</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-NNP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate."></a> <a href="/greek/312.htm" title="312: anēngelē (V-AIP-3S) -- To bring back word, report; I announce, declare. From ana and the base of aggelos; to announce.">now announced</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/2097.htm" title="2097: euangelisamenōn (V-APM-GMP) -- From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel.">preached the gospel</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiō (Adj-DNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: apostalenti (V-APP-DNS) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">sent</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranou (N-GMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven.</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angeloi (N-NMP) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">Even angels</a> <a href="/greek/1937.htm" title="1937: epithymousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To long for, covet, lust after, set the heart upon. From epi and thumos; to set the heart upon, i.e. Long for.">long</a> <a href="/greek/3879.htm" title="3879: parakypsai (V-ANA) -- To stoop, peer in, look down, look intently. From para and kupto; to bend beside, i.e. Lean over.">to look</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-ANP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">these things.</a> 13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/3-10.htm">Ephesians 3:10</a> His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13</a> All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. <a href="/matthew/13-17.htm">Matthew 13:17</a> For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. <a href="/luke/10-24.htm">Luke 10:24</a> For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.” <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-26</a> Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26-27</a> the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">1 Corinthians 2:7-10</a> No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. / Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” ... <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. <a href="/isaiah/52-15.htm">Isaiah 52:15</a> so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard. <a href="/daniel/12-8.htm">Daniel 12:8-9</a> I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?” / “Go on your way, Daniel,” he replied, “for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end. <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a> And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to us they did minister the things, which are now reported to you by them that have preached the gospel to you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.it.<a href="/isaiah/53-1.htm">Isaiah 53:1</a> Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?<a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">Daniel 2:19,22,28,29,47</a> Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven… <a href="/daniel/10-1.htm">Daniel 10:1</a> In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.that not.<a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24</a> Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.<a href="/daniel/12-9.htm">Daniel 12:9,13</a> And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end… <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13,39,40</a> These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth… that have.<a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15</a> And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.<a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Luke 9:6</a> And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.<a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Acts 8:25</a> And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.with.<a href="/john/15-26.htm">John 15:26</a> But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:<a href="/john/16-7.htm">John 16:7-15</a> Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you… <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4,33</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance… sent.<a href="/proverbs/1-23.htm">Proverbs 1:23</a> Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.<a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-6</a> And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; … <a href="/isaiah/32-15.htm">Isaiah 32:15</a> Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/james/4-5.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Foretold</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-15.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Good</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-2.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-10.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">News</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-6.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-10.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/james/2-20.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/3-22.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/revelation/10-7.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/jude/1-18.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/jude/1-17.htm">Foretold</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-11.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/genesis/14-13.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-5.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 1</div>1. <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">Peter praises God for his manifold spiritual graces;</a> 10. <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">showing that the salvation in Christ the fulfillment of prophesy;</a> 13. <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">and exhorts them accordingly to be holy.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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God disclosed to them insights about the coming Messiah and the salvation He would bring. This revelation was not through human wisdom but divine insight, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in imparting knowledge of God's plans.that they were not serving themselves, but you The prophets understood that their messages were intended for future generations. Their prophecies were not for their own benefit but for those who would come after, particularly the early Christians. This highlights the continuity of God's plan across generations and the selfless nature of prophetic ministry.when they foretold the things now announced The prophets spoke of the coming of Christ and the salvation He would bring. These prophecies were fulfilled in the New Testament era, as the apostles and early church leaders proclaimed the gospel. This connection between prophecy and fulfillment underscores the reliability of Scripture.by those who preached the gospel to you The apostles and early evangelists were the ones who delivered the message of Christ's death and resurrection. Their preaching was the fulfillment of what the prophets had spoken about, bridging the Old and New Testaments.by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven The Holy Spirit played a crucial role in both the inspiration of the prophets and the empowerment of the apostles. The Spirit's involvement signifies divine authority and authenticity in the message of the gospel. This also reflects the promise of the Holy Spirit given by Jesus in <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a>.Even angels long to look into these things Angels, though heavenly beings, are not omniscient and are intrigued by God's plan of salvation for humanity. This phrase suggests the profound mystery and wonder of the gospel, which even celestial beings desire to understand. It highlights the unique privilege humans have in experiencing God's grace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets</a> The Old Testament prophets who received revelations from God about the coming of Christ and the salvation He would bring. 2. <a href="/topical/r/recipients_of_the_epistle.htm">Recipients of the Epistle</a> The early Christians to whom Peter is writing, who are experiencing the fulfillment of the prophecies through the gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/h/holy_spirit.htm">Holy Spirit</a> The divine person who empowers the preaching of the gospel and reveals the mysteries of God. 4. <a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a> Heavenly beings who are deeply interested in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. 5. <a href="/topical/p/preachers_of_the_gospel.htm">Preachers of the Gospel</a> Those who have been called and empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> The prophets served future generations by faithfully delivering God's messages, even when they did not fully understand them. We, too, are called to serve others by sharing God's truth. <a href="/topical/t/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Work of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is essential in the proclamation and understanding of the gospel. We should rely on His guidance in our study and sharing of God's Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_interest_of_angels.htm">The Interest of Angels</a> Angels are fascinated by God's redemptive work. This should remind us of the profound mystery and beauty of the gospel, encouraging us to delve deeper into its truths. <a href="/topical/t/the_privilege_of_believers.htm">The Privilege of Believers</a> As recipients of the gospel, we are privileged to experience what the prophets and angels longed to see. This should inspire gratitude and a sense of responsibility to live out and share our faith. <a href="/topical/s/serving_future_generations.htm">Serving Future Generations</a> Just as the prophets served us, we are called to invest in the spiritual growth of future generations, ensuring that the message of the gospel continues to be proclaimed.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Unto whom it was revealed.--As <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm" title="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.">1Peter 1:11</a> expanded and expounded the words "inquired and searched," so the first part of <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm" title="To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to us they did minister the things, which are now reported to you by them that have preached the gospel to you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.">1Peter 1:12</a> expounds the words "prophesied of the grace in reserve for you." That is to say, the revelation here spoken of is not a special revelation sent in answer to their laborious musings, but rather the very thing which occasioned them; the perplexity consisted in feeling that God had a further meaning for their words. And the exact limits of the revelation are mentioned: they were shown that they spoke for the benefit of futurity, and no more! What a "trial of faith!" What a sublime disappointment! (<a href="/hebrews/11-40.htm" title="God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.">Hebrews 11:40</a>.)Unto us.--Far the better reading is, unto you. It is a distinct characteristic of this Epistle, that "we," "us," "our," are so seldom used (in the best text) where they might have been expected. Where St. Paul throws in his own sympathy, and puts himself on a footing with those whom he addresses, St. Peter utters his lofty pastoral from above. There are but four places in the Epistle (<a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm" title="Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy has begotten us again to a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,">1Peter 1:3</a>; <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm" title="Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live to righteousness: by whose stripes you were healed.">1Peter 2:24</a>; <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm" title="For Christ also has once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:">1Peter 3:18</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm" title="For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?">1Peter 4:17</a>) where he associates himself thus with his brethren, and one of those (<a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm" title="Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live to righteousness: by whose stripes you were healed.">1Peter 2:24</a>) is really a quotation, and one (<a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm" title="For Christ also has once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:">1Peter 3:18</a>) at best a very doubtful reading. The same tendency may be observed in his speech (<a href="/acts/15-7.htm" title="And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said to them, Men and brothers, you know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.">Acts 15:7</a>), where the right reading is "made choice among you." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things. It was revealed to them, whether in answer to their search as in the case of Daniel, or as part of the original revelation made to them, that the vision was for many days (<a href="/daniel/10-14.htm">Daniel 10:14</a>). Compare St. Peter's quotations from the prophetic Scriptures in <a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17, 31</a>; <a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Acts 3:24</a>. The best manuscripts read here, "unto you." The prophets, doubtless, like Abraham, rejoiced to see the day of Christ; they saw it by faith, and were glad (<a href="/john/8-56.htm">John 8:56</a>); but they saw it in the far distance; they desired to see and hear what the apostles saw and heard, but the time was not yet (see <a href="/matthew/13-16.htm">Matthew 13:16, 17</a>). They did minister the things; i.e. they were made the instruments of revealing them; they presented them to the devout for their spiritual food and support. Which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost lent down from heaven; rather, which were now reported to you through them that preached the gospel unto you (literally, evangelized you) by the Holy Ghost. St. Peter claims for those who evangelized Asia Minor (St. Paul and his companions) the same authority which was possessed by the ancient prophets; they preached as fulfilled the great truths which the prophets foretold as future. The Spirit of Christ was in the prophets; the same Spirit worked and preached through the apostles; nay, he dwelt in them in fuller measure, for he had been sent down from heaven on the great Day of Pentecost, and it was by his aid that the apostles and evangelists preached. Which things the angels desire to look into. The salvation which God's elect receive is so full of glory and mysterious beauty, that not only did the prophets of old search diligently, but even an gels (there is no article) desire to look into it. The verb παρακύψαι means "to stoop sideways;" it is used of persons standing outside a place who stoop in order to look in. "The παρά of the verb," says Huther, "indicates that the angels stand outside the work of redemption, inasmuch as it is not for them, but for man (cf. <a href="/hebrews/2-16.htm">Hebrews 2:16</a>)." The same verb occurs in <a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a>; <a href="/john/20-5.htm">John 20:5, 11</a>; <a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Luke 24:12</a>, in which last place it is used of Peter himself, when he stooped to look into the empty sepulcher on the morning of the Lord's resurrection. St. Paul has a similar thought in <a href="/ephesians/3-10.htm">Ephesians 3:10</a>, "To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the Church the manifold wisdom of God." The attitude of the golden cherubim, whose wings covered the mercy-seat and whose faces were toward it (<a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Exodus 25:20</a>), seems to imply the same rapt, reverent attention. <a href="/commentaries/1_peter/1-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>It was revealed ἀπεκαλύφθη (apekalyphthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_601.htm">Strong's 601: </a> To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose. to [them] οἷς (hois) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they were not serving διηκόνουν (diēkonoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. themselves ἑαυτοῖς (heautois) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [when they foretold] the things αὐτά (auta) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. now announced ἀνηγγέλη (anēngelē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> To bring back word, report; I announce, declare. From ana and the base of aggelos; to announce. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. those who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. preached the gospel εὐαγγελισαμένων (euangelisamenōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2097.htm">Strong's 2097: </a> From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. to you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Holy Ἁγίῳ (Hagiō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεύματι (Pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. sent ἀποσταλέντι (apostalenti) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. heaven. οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. [Even] angels ἄγγελοι (angeloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. long ἐπιθυμοῦσιν (epithymousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1937.htm">Strong's 1937: </a> To long for, covet, lust after, set the heart upon. From epi and thumos; to set the heart upon, i.e. Long for. to look παρακύψαι (parakypsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3879.htm">Strong's 3879: </a> To stoop, peer in, look down, look intently. From para and kupto; to bend beside, i.e. Lean over. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [these things]. ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">NT Letters: 1 Peter 1:12 To them it was revealed that not (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Peter 1:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Peter 1:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Peter 1:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Peter 1:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>