Of which salvation That is, concerning the nature and extent of it, and the way and means of attaining it, namely, by believing and obeying the gospel, to be preached among all nations: (see the margin:) the prophets have inquired Εξεζητησαν, sought with accuracy, or were earnestly inquisitive about; and searched diligently (Like miners searching for precious ore,) after the meaning of the prophecies which they delivered; who prophesied Long ago; of the grace of God toward you Of his abundant overflowing grace to be bestowed on believers under the dispensation of the Messiah: searching what, or what time What particular period; and what manner of time By what marks to be distinguished; or in what age of the world, and what events should then take place. From this it appears that in many instances the prophets did not understand the meaning of their own prophecies, but studied them, as others did, with great care, in order to find it out. See Daniel 7:28; Daniel 12:8. This care they used more especially in examining the prophecies which they uttered concerning Christ. The Spirit of Christ which was in them The Holy Spirit, as a Spirit of prophecy communicated to them by Christ, who therefore then existed, and that not as a creature, for no creature can give the Holy Ghost but a person properly divine. Here then we learn that the inspiration of the Jewish prophets was derived from Christ; it was his Spirit (see Gal 4:6) which spoke in them. The same Spirit he promised to the apostles, John 16:7; John 16:13. Wherefore, the prophets and apostles being inspired by one and the same Spirit, their doctrine must be, as in fact it is, the same. When it testified beforehand Moved them to foretel and show; the sufferings of Christ, (see the margin,) and the glory that should follow Τας μετα ταυτα δοξας, the glories that should succeed these sufferings; namely, the glory of his resurrection, ascension, exaltation, and the effusion of his Spirit; the glory of the last judgment, and of his eternal kingdom; and also the glories of his grace in the hearts and lives of true believers.
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1 Peter 1:10-11
10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.