1 Peter 1:12
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.
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Study Note
The declaration that prophets ministered not for themselves but for the gospel generation, 'which things the angels desire to look into,' closes 1 Peter's treatment of prophetic inspiration with a startling image: angels straining to comprehend what believers have received. The statement reinforces the New Testament's self-understanding of living at the 'end of the ages' (1 Corinthians 10:11) — the period when Old Testament types and prophecies converge. The angelic curiosity motif is rare in Scripture, appearing also in Luke 15:10 (angels rejoicing over repentance), and it heightens the privilege and responsibility of those who have received the gospel message.
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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.
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.
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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