1 Peter 4:6

Contemporary English Version 1995

The good news has even been preached to the dead, so that after they have been judged for what they have done in this life, their spirits will live with God.

Cross References

Romans 8:2

The Holy Spirit will give you life that comes from Christ Jesus and will set you free from sin and death.

1 Peter 3:19

Christ then preached to the spirits that were being kept in prison.

Galatians 5:25

God's Spirit has given us life, and so we should follow the Spirit.

Matthew 24:9

You will be arrested, punished, and even killed. Because of me, you will be hated by people of all nations.

Galatians 2:19

It was the Law itself that killed me and freed me from its power, so I could live for God. I have been nailed to the cross with Christ.

Revelation 14:18

After this, an angel with power over fire came from the altar and shouted to the angel who had the sickle. He said, “All grapes on earth are ripe! Harvest them with your sharp sickle.”

1 Peter 1:12

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.

1 Peter 3:18

Christ died once for our sins. An innocent person died for those who are guilty. Christ did this to bring you to God, when his body was put to death and his spirit was made alive.