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NASB | 1 Peter 4:6 For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 4:6 For this is why the good news [of salvation] was preached [in their lifetimes] even to those who are dead, that though they were judged in the flesh as men are, they may live in the spirit according to [the will and purpose of] God. |
Bible Question: What is the importance of the apostles creed and the Jesus dying and going into hell |
Bible Answer: Some say that Peter is referring to Jesus during the three days between crucifixion and resurrection. Here is the view of an official of my denomination (Clifton Kirkpatrick, Stated Clerk): 'Not always understood, and even rejected by some steadfast Christians, is the phrase "descended into hell." This phrase states the conviction that Jesus, being fully human, truly died after His crucifixion and entered into the death of all other persons. "Hell" here is not understood as the location of evil persons, but as the place of the dead. An early view was that Christ liberated those who had died, while others also believed that He conquered the realm of Satan, a victory over death and evil.' [The Presbyterian Layman Volume 34, Number 4, Posted May 30, 2001] HTH Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |