Jesus Preached In Prison? The Mystery of 1 Peter 3:18–20 | Difficult Passage #6
Sean McDowell
apologetics
February 15, 2026
1 Peter 3:18–20 is one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament, and it raises big questions about what happened between Jesus’ death and resurrection. Today, we unpack the text in context and show how Peter uses it to encourage Christians to stand firm, even when obedience brings suffering.
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