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NASB | 1 Peter 3:19 in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:19 in which He also went and preached to the spirits now in prison, |
Bible Question: Does anyone know where the Bible says Christ walked through hell and that he forgave some people there. Someone asked me recently where this was and I can't find it. I know in the Apostles Creed we say he died and arose on the 3rd day - what was he doing during that time? Can anybody help me with this? |
Bible Answer: Hi ItsMe, You may be referring to 1 Peter 3:19: "in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison," There are many views on this verse and what it means, but no consensus. Here are 3 of the more popular: 1. Christ preached through Noah to the people of his day. ( this view was held by Augustine and Gill); 2. Between the time of our Lord's death and His resurrection, He descended into the abode of the dead and preached to those who had formerly lived in Noah's day but were now dead and in prison, spiritually. (Matt. 27:52-53, Eph. 4:9 seem to support this); 3. Between Christ's death and resurrection, Christ descended into hell and proclaimed His victory to the demonic spirits, who cohabitated with women in Noah's day ( Gen. 6:1-8, Jude 6) I have to like (and agree with) Martin Luther's candor, when he said of ths passage: "I don't know what Peter means here." We do know that Peter's audience would have known and understood what he meant. I hope this helps, BradK |