11 seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look.
13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior;
Verse 11
The first part of the verse talks about a specific time or date.
The Spirit of Christ in them refers to the power inside them not of themselves but of Christ.
This power was moving them to do Christ's will.
This verse talks about Peter telling people the sufferings which must pass onto Christ our Lord.
21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. 2 Peter 1:21
Verse 12
They were serving Christ, not themselves.
They were listening to the Gospel preached to them by the Holy Spirit from Heaven.
The part of the verse about angels is referring to that the angels would look and gaze over an object and examine it thoroughly.
25 But the word of the Lord endures forever.”
And this is the word which was preached to you. 1 peter 1:25
Verse 13
Get your minds ready for action meaning for duties, physical labor for practice.
Keeping sober-minded refers to being watchful do not letting your mind be led astray to evil or sin.
Set the hope that was brought to you from Christ's revelations through grace be with you.
14 Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Ephesians 6:14
Verse 14
Obedient children refers to obeying God, not the former sins or things you involved yourself in your stupidity.
2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. 1 Peter 1:2
Verse 15
The holy one being Christ, Be holy yourselves in all you do.
7 For God has not called us for impurity, but in sanctification. 1 Thessalonian 4:7
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