1 Peter 1:11

Did signify [ε δ η λ ο υ]. Imperfect tense : better, was declaring, all along through the prophetic age, in successive prophets. See the same verb in 1 Corinthians 3:13; 2 Peter 1:14.

When it testified beforehand [π ρ ο μ α ρ τ υ ρ ο μ ε ν ο ν]. Only here in New Testament.

Of Christ [ε ι ς χ ρ ι σ τ ο ν]. Lit., unto Christ. So Rev., in margin. The sufferings destined for Christ, as in ver. 10 he speaks of the grace, eijv uJmav, unto you; i e., destined to come unto you. Peter was especially concerned to show that the sufferings of Christ were in fulfilment of prophecy, because it was a subject of dispute with the Jews whether the Christ was to suffer (Acts 3:18; Acts 26:22; Acts 26:23).

The glory [τ α ς δ ο ξ α ς]. Rev., correctly, the glories. The plural is used to indicate the successive steps of his glorification; the glory of his resurrection and ascension, of the last judgment, and of the kingdom of heaven.