What does it mean that angels long to look into these things (1 Peter 1:12)?
Peter writes to encourage and admonish believers suffering terrible persecution. He emphasizes his gratitude for Christs mercy, resurrection, and salvation. In Christ we have an eternal inheritance, a living hope, and an inexpressible joy. He reminds believers that their suffering and trials are temporary and serve to strengthen and refine their faith (1 Peter 1:67).