8. whom, although you have not seen, you love; in whom now you believe, although you do not see him, and you rejoice greatly with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
9. obtaining the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
10. Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace meant for you sought and made careful inquiry,
11. investigating for what person or which time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he testified beforehand to the sufferings with reference to Christ and the glories after these things,