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1 Peter 1:11-13
New International Version
1 Peter 1:11-13
New International Version
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.
Be Holy
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)
1 Peter 1:11-13
English Standard Version
1 Peter 1:11-13
English Standard Version
11 inquiring (A)what person or time[a] (B)the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating (C)when he predicted (D)the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 (E)It was revealed to them that (F)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 (G)by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, (H)things into which angels long to look.
Called to Be Holy
13 Therefore, (I)preparing your minds for action,[b] and (J)being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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- 1 Peter 1:11 Or what time or circumstances
- 1 Peter 1:13 Greek girding up the loins of your mind
1 Peter 1:11-13
King James Version
1 Peter 1:11-13
King James Version
11 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.
12 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.
13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
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