These verses are difficult to intepret and have been understood variously.
Chief to a correct interpretation is remembering the context of the verses, which is suffering for doing good (v.17), illustrated by Christ, who suffered and rose again (v.18), and who is ascended into heaven with all authority (v.22), encouraging us to likewise suffer for God's glory (4:1).
The overriding theme here is Jesus Christ, victorious over suffering, and bringing victory to his flock who suffer for his sake.
I. CHRIST PREACHES TO THE WORLD (19) II. CHRIST PRESERVES FROM THE WORLD (20) III. CHRIST IS PROFESSED TO THE WORLD (21)
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