searching in regard to what or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ that was in them was manifesting, testifying beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glory after these,

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 the saying of the Lord doth remain -- to the age; and this is the saying that was proclaimed good news to you.

who did not commit sin, nor was guile found in his mouth,

who being reviled -- was not reviling again, suffering -- was not threatening, and was committing himself to Him who is judging righteously,

as Sarah was obedient to Abraham, calling him 'sir,' of whom ye did become daughters, doing good, and not fearing any terror.

for for this also to dead men was good news proclaimed, that they may be judged, indeed, according to men in the flesh, and may live according to God in the spirit.