For to this end was the gospel preached — Ever since it was given to Adam. To them that are now dead — In their several generations. That they might be judged — That though they were judged. In the flesh according to the manner of men — With rash, unrighteous judgment. They might live according to the will and word of God, in the Spirit; the soul renewed after his image.
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1 Peter 4:6
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.