1 Peter 1:10 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)10 The prophets [of old], who spoke of this salvation, asked about and searched diligently concerning the unearned favor [God provided] for you people. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176910 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition10 The prophets, who prophesied of the grace (divine blessing) which was intended for you, searched and inquired earnestly about this salvation. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)10 Concerning which salvation the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: See the chapterCommon English Bible10 The prophets, who long ago foretold the grace that you’ve received, searched and explored, inquiring carefully about this salvation. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version10 About this salvation, the prophets inquired and diligently searched, those who prophesied about the future grace in you, See the chapter |
because God had planned to give us something better [than they got], so that they would not be complete without us. [Note: The idea here is that these faithful people of Old Testament times did not receive the fullest of blessings until Christ came to make them available to both them and us together].