1 Peter 4:6
“For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For, for this cause was the Gospel preached also,.... Not for what goes before, because Christ was ready to judge quick…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For, for this cause - The expression, “For, for this cause,” refers to an end to be reached, or an object to be gained,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Was the Gospel preached also to them that are dead - This is a most difficult verse; the best translations I have seen…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Peter 4:4-6
I. Here you have the visible change wrought in those who in the foregoing verse were represented as having been in the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead The thought that Christ was ready to judge the…
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