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1 Peter 3:19

1 Peter 3:19
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us,.... The ark, and deliverance by it, as it was a type of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

By which - Evidently by the Spirit referred to in the previous verse - ἐν ᾧ en hō - the divine nature of the Son of…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

By which - Spirit, his own Divine energy and authority.

He went and preached - By the ministry of Noah, one hundred and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Peter 3:18-20

Here, I. The example of Christ is proposed as an argument for patience under sufferings, the strength of which will be…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

by which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison We enter here on a passage of which widely different…

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