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For to this end was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.
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Hope Beyond Earthly Judgment
Most commentators agree that the 'dead' in this verse are believers who heard the gospel while alive and have since passed away, some as martyrs. The verse serves as a powerful encouragement: though the world 'judged' them in the flesh through persecution and death, God's ultimate purpose was for them to 'live according to God in the spirit.' Earthly suffering is temporary, but spiritual life with God is eternal.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For this reason. The expression "For this reason" refers to an end to be reached, an object to be gained, or a reaso…
Was the gospel preached (ευηγγελισθη). First aorist passive indicative of ευαγγελιζω. Impersonal use.
Even to the d…
19th Century
Anglican
For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead.—This version is misleading, and seems indeed to be…
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Baptist
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 …
The interpretation of this verse is often linked to 3:19, but the vocabulary of the text and its context differ. There are four main interpretation…
16th Century
Protestant
For this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, or, He has been evangelized to the dead. We see in what sense …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For, for this cause was the Gospel preached also Not for what goes before, because Christ was ready to judge quick and dead; and be…
The strongest and best arguments against sin are taken from the sufferings of Christ. He died to destroy sin; and though he cheerfully submitted to…
