1 Peter 3:18
What is written? (ESV)
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,
What does it say?
For Christ, the righteous one, also suffered once for sins of the unrighteous so that he could bring us to God. He was put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.
What is its immediate context?
Peter’s letter of encouragement to the “elect” scattered throughout the region who were facing great persecution for their faith. Here he is telling them to “not be surprised” (vs 12) with trials/suffering and reminding them of the glory that it brings, as it did with Christ.
How 1 Peter 3:18 is applied across Bible answers
For whom did Christ die?
The righteous (one, that is Jesus) died for the unrighteous (or all/everyone, since "all have sinned - Romans 3:23).
