1 Peter 1:12 “It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you…”

1 Peter 1:12

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Vnto whome it was reueiled, that not vnto themselues, but vnto vs they shoulde minister the things, which are nowe shewed vnto you by them which haue preached vnto you the Gospell by the holy Ghost sent downe from heauen, the which things the Angels desire to beholde.

Darby Translation

To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves but to you they ministered those things, which have now been announced to you by those who have declared to you the glad tidings by [the] Holy Spirit, sent from heaven, which angels desire to look into.

Young's Literal Translation

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.

Bible in Basic English

And it was made clear to those prophets that they were God's servants not for themselves but for you, to give you word of the things which have now come to your ears from the preachers of the good news through the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; things which even angels have a desire to see.

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Cross references

“it”

1 Corinthians 2:10 Amos 3:7 Daniel 2:47 Matthew 11:25 Romans 1:17 Galatians 1:12

1 Corinthians 2:10 · BSB

But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

Amos 3:7 · BSB

Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.

Daniel 2:47 · BSB

The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

Matthew 11:25 · BSB

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Romans 1:17 · BSB

For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Galatians 1:12 · BSB

I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.

“that not”

Daniel 9:24 Daniel 12:9 Daniel 12:13 Hebrews 11:13 Hebrews 11:39 Hebrews 11:40

Daniel 9:24 · BSB

Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and t…

Daniel 12:9 · BSB

“Go on your way, Daniel,” he replied, “for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end.

Daniel 12:13 · BSB

But as for you, go on your way until the end. You will rest, and then you will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days.”

Hebrews 11:13 · BSB

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.

Hebrews 11:39 · BSB

These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

Hebrews 11:40 · BSB

God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.

“that have”

Mark 16:15 Hebrews 4:2 Romans 15:19 Romans 10:15 Luke 9:6 1 Thessalonians 2:9

Mark 16:15 · BSB

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Hebrews 4:2 · BSB

For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.

Romans 15:19 · BSB

by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

Romans 10:15 · BSB

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Luke 9:6 · BSB

So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.

1 Thessalonians 2:9 · BSB

Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

“with”

John 15:26 2 Corinthians 1:22 2 Corinthians 6:6 Acts 2:33 John 16:7–15 Hebrews 2:4

John 15:26 · BSB

When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.

2 Corinthians 1:22 · BSB

placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

2 Corinthians 6:6 · BSB

in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

Acts 2:33 · BSB

Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

John 16:7–15 · BSB

But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

Hebrews 2:4 · BSB

and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

“sent”

Isaiah 44:3–5 Zechariah 12:10 Proverbs 1:23 Isaiah 11:2–6 Isaiah 32:15 Joel 2:28

Isaiah 44:3–5 · BSB

For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.

Zechariah 12:10 · BSB

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 gr…

Proverbs 1:23 · BSB

If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.

Isaiah 11:2–6 · BSB

The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Isaiah 32:15 · BSB

until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest.

Joel 2:28 · BSB

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.

“which things”

Ephesians 3:10 Revelation 5:11 Luke 15:10 Exodus 25:20 Daniel 8:13 Daniel 12:5

Ephesians 3:10 · BSB

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,

Revelation 5:11 · BSB

Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.

Luke 15:10 · BSB

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

Exodus 25:20 · BSB

And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

Daniel 8:13 · BSB

Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to him, “How long until the fulfillment of the vision of the daily sacrifice, the rebellion that causes desolation, and the surrender of the sanctuary and of th…

Daniel 12:5 · BSB

Then I, Daniel, looked and saw two others standing there, one on this bank of the river and one on the opposite bank.

Also

1 Peter 1:25 Acts 2:2–4

1 Peter 1:25 · BSB

but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

Acts 2:2–4 · BSB

Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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.

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.

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