1 Peter 1:12
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 1
“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.”1 Peter 1:12
What Does 1 Peter 1:12 Mean?
1 Peter 1:12 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Holy Spirit, Revelation, and Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 1:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 2:9“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”Zechariah 4:6“Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.”John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”Ephesians 3:10“To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,”1 Timothy 3:16“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”John 15:26“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:”1 Corinthians 2:10“But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.”Luke 19:38“Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.”Romans 10:15“And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”Hebrews 11:39“And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:”1 Peter 1:25“But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.”Mark 16:15“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”2 Corinthians 1:22“Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.”Hebrews 4:2“For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.”Romans 15:19“Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.”2 Corinthians 6:6“By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,”Revelation 5:11“And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;”Mark 13:11“But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.”Acts 2:17“And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:”Acts 2:33“Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.”
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