Preached-to them that are dead; preached to them when they were living. If, with many commentators, we understand these difficult words of those who have been persecuted, especially those who have suffered martyrdom for Christ's sake, the meaning will be, that they might, after the example of their Master,

be judged according to men -suffer in accordance with the judgement of men-

in the flesh; but live according to God; in accordance with God's will and divine power

in the spirit; in their spiritual and immortal nature.

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Old Testament