1 Peter 1:11
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.
Cross-reference
1 Peter 1:21 speaks of Christ's resurrection and glory, the fulfillment of the glory foretold by the Spirit in verse 11.
1 Peter 1:10 introduces the prophets' search, and verse 11 expands on the Spirit's testimony they examined. Direct sequential connection.
1 Peter 3:18 describes Christ's suffering and subsequent life, the very event the Spirit predicted in 1 Peter 1:11.
Luke 24:26 states the Christ had to suffer and enter glory, confirming the same pattern Peter says the prophets predicted.
2 Peter 1:21 affirms prophecy came from the Holy Spirit, directly echoing the Spirit of Christ inspiring prophets in 1 Peter 1:11.
Acts 26:23 confirms that the Spirit's predictions of Christ's suffering and resurrection were fulfilled in the gospel Paul preached.
John 12:41 says Isaiah saw Jesus' glory and spoke of him — confirming the prophets saw the 'glories' mentioned.
Luke 24:44 confirms all OT writings predicted Christ, directly supporting that the prophets foretold His sufferings and glory.
Genesis 3:15 is the first prophecy of a victor who suffers (struck heel) and triumphs (crushes head) — the pattern of sufferings then glory.
Zechariah 14:9 foretells the Lord being king over all the earth — a clear 'glory' after Christ's sufferings.
Zechariah 13:7 commands striking the shepherd, which Jesus applied to himself, fulfilling the predicted suffering.
Daniel 9:24-26 predicts the anointed one will be cut off, directly foretelling Christ's death.
Daniel 7:14 gives the Son of Man eternal dominion and worship — the 'glories' that follow Christ's sufferings.
Psalm 22:1-21 details intense suffering and crucifixion imagery, a clear prophecy of Christ's sufferings that the prophets foretold.
Psalm 22:22-31 proclaims God's name and future worship after suffering — a clear prophecy of the glories following Christ's suffering.
Psalm 69:1-21 describes deep affliction and includes gall and vinegar, directly foreshadowing Christ's passion.
Isaiah 52:13 foretells the servant's exaltation, corresponding to the 'subsequent glories' Peter says the prophets predicted.
Isaiah 52:14 describes the servant's marred appearance, a specific prophecy of Christ's suffering.
Isaiah 53:1-10 portrays the suffering servant rejected and pierced, a clear prophecy of Christ's atoning death.
Isaiah 53:3-4 directly describes the Messiah's rejection, sorrows, and bearing griefs — a clear prophecy of the sufferings the Spirit foretold.
Isaiah 53:12 details the Suffering Servant's death with transgressors — the very sufferings the prophets predicted for Christ.
Daniel 7:13's Son of Man coming with clouds is a direct prophecy of Christ's glorious ascension and dominion.
Daniel 2:44 promises an everlasting kingdom set up by God — directly one of the 'subsequent glories' of Christ.
Luke 10:24 says prophets desired to see what disciples saw—parallel to the prophets searching intently about Christ's sufferings and glories.
Daniel 8:15 shows Daniel seeking understanding of a vision, mirroring the prophets' inquiry in 1 Peter.
Daniel 12:8 has Daniel admitting he doesn't understand, exactly the searching and questioning of the prophets.
Hebrews 12:2 describes Christ enduring the cross and then glory, exactly the sufferings and glory foretold in 1 Peter 1:11.
Hebrews 10:15 says the Holy Ghost witnesses through prophecy, directly parallel to the Spirit testifying beforehand in 1 Peter 1:11.
1 Corinthians 15:4 states Christ rose the third day according to Scriptures, fulfilling the glory foretold after sufferings in 1 Peter 1:11.
1 Corinthians 15:3 affirms Christ died for sins according to Scriptures, exactly the sufferings the Spirit predicted in 1 Peter 1:11.
Romans 1:4 shows Christ's resurrection as the glorious declaration that follows His sufferings, matching the 'glory that should follow' in 1 Peter 1:11.
Mark 12:36 has David speaking by the Holy Spirit about Christ's lordship—the same Spirit who testified of Christ's glories.
Acts 10:43 says all prophets witness that through Christ sins are forgiven—the same prophetic testimony about His work here.
Acts 8:35 shows Philip explaining how Isaiah's scripture foretold Jesus—similar to the Spirit's testimony through prophets about Christ's sufferings here.
Acts 7:52 says the prophets foretold the coming of the Righteous One—the same prophetic testimony about Christ here.
Acts 3:18 states God foretold Christ's sufferings through all the prophets—directly echoing the same point made here.
Acts 2:31 has David foreseeing Christ's resurrection—the same prophetic testimony about Christ's sufferings and glory as here.
Acts 1:16 says the Holy Spirit spoke through David about Judas—a parallel to the Spirit testifying through prophets about Christ here.
Luke 9:22 records Jesus foretelling his own suffering and resurrection—exactly the events the Spirit predicted through prophets.
In John 5:39, Jesus says the Scriptures testify of Him—the same witness the Spirit gave through the prophets in this verse.
Luke 9:31 has Moses and Elijah speaking of Jesus' departure (suffering and glory)—echoing the Spirit's testimony about these events.
Luke 24:26 directly states Christ must suffer then enter glory—the same pattern the Spirit testified beforehand.
Luke 22:22 states the Son of Man goes as determined—the predetermined suffering the Spirit testified about.
Acts 24:14 has Paul affirming belief in everything written in the law and prophets—which includes the prophecies about Christ mentioned here.
Acts 26:6 ties Paul's hope to the same promise the prophets foretold, connecting to the Spirit's testimony in 1 Peter 1:11.