Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10 - 1:10

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Peter 1:10 - 1:10


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Of which salvation; either:



1. The more full and clear manifestation of salvation promised to be at the coming of Christ, when life and immortality should be brought to light through the gospel, 2Ti_1:10; and then this place is parallel to Luk_10:24: or:



2. The salvation of the dispersed Jews, i.e. their public conversion by the gospel, and eternal life following upon it; which (as well as the calling of the Gentiles) was reserved for the times and glory of the Messiah.



The prophets; viz. those under the Old Testament, out of whose writings the faith of New Testament believers is to be confirmed, Joh_5:39 Act_17:11; and whom this apostle therefore mentions, that he might strengthen the faith of the Christian Jews, by assuring them that the doctrine he had delivered to them was no new invention, but the very truth of God revealed of old to the prophets.



Have inquired and searched diligently; the words imply their vehement desire of knowing, as well as great diligence in seeking.



Who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: what he called salvation before, he calls grace here, to intimate their salvation to be merely of grace.



This grace revealed under the gospel, the prophets foretold, but in a more dark way; the Sun of righteousness not being yet risen, the shadows were not gone, and the light was but obscure.