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10 (A)Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who (B)prophesied of the (C)grace that would come to you, made careful searches and inquiries, 11 [a]inquiring to know what time or what kind of time (D)the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He was (E)predicting the sufferings of Christ and the glories [b]to follow. 12 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 (F)proclaimed the gospel to you by (G)the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which (H)angels long to [c]look.

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  1. 1 Peter 1:11 Or seeking
  2. 1 Peter 1:11 Lit after these
  3. 1 Peter 1:12 Or gain a clear glimpse

10 This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you. 11 They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ’s suffering and his great glory afterward.

12 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.

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