1 Peter 2:23

1 Peter 2:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
• New International Version (NIV)When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
• New King James Version (NKJV)who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;
• New Living Translation (NLT)He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.

Context of 1 Peter 2:23

21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

1 Peter 2:23 word by word

ὃς λοιδορούμενος οὐκ ἀντελοιδόρει, πάσχων οὐκ ἠπείλει, παρεδίδου δὲ τῷ κρίνοντι δικαίως·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Whoὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• when he was reviledλοιδορέωloidoreō · to revileG3058
• reviledἀντιλοιδορέωantiloidoreō · to retaliateG486
• notοὐou · noG3756
• when he sufferedπάσχωpaschō pathō penthō · to sufferG3958
• he threatenedἀπειλέωapeileō · to threatenG546
• butδέde · thenG1161
• committedπαραδίδωμιparadidōmi · to deliverG3860
• to him that judgethκρίνωkrinō · to judgeG2919
• righteouslyδικαίωςdikaiōs · rightlyG1346

Cross-references for 1 Peter 2:23

• Psalms 38:12Those who seek my life lay their snares; those who seek my hurt speak of ruin and meditate treachery all day long.
• Isaiah 53:7He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.
• Matthew 27:39And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads
• Mark 14:60And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?"
• Mark 15:29And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, "Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days,
• Luke 22:64They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?"
• Luke 23:9So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer.
• John 8:48The Jews answered him, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?"
• John 19:9He entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.
• Acts 8:32Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this: "Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opens not his mouth.
• Hebrews 12:3Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
• Acts 4:29And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness,
• Acts 9:1But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest
• Ephesians 6:9Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
• 1 Peter 4:19Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
• Psalms 10:14But you do see, for you note mischief and vexation, that you may take it into your hands; to you the helpless commits himself; you have been the helper of the fatherless.

Commentaries on 1 Peter 2:23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23But committed himself - Though he could have inflicted any kind of punishment on his persecutors, yet to give us, in this respect also, an example that we should follow his steps, he committed his cause to him who is the righteous Judge. To avoid evil tempers, and the uneasiness and danger of avenging ourselves, it is a great advantage in all such cases to be able to refer our cause to God, and to be assured that the Judge of all the earth will do right…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again - He did not use harsh and opprobrious words in return for those which he received: (1) He was reviled. He was accused of being a seditious man; spoken of as a deceiver; charged with being in league with Beelzebub, the “prince of the devils” and condemned as a blasphemer against God. This was done: (a)by the great and the influential of the land; (b)in the most public manner; (c)with a design to alienate his…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-25Verses 18-25 Servants in those days generally were slaves, and had heathen masters, who often used them cruelly; yet the apostle directs them to be subject to the masters placed over them by Providence, with a fear to dishonour or offend God. And not only to those pleased with reasonable service, but to the severe, and those angry without cause. The sinful misconduct of one relation, does not justify sinful behaviour in the other; the servant is bound to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21-25There is no clear change in who Peter is addressing in this passage. However, the general tone of these verses shows that they apply to all Christians. These verses might include an early Christian hymn or confession about Christ (2:22–25). They focus on the sufferings of Christ for human salvation or redemption, using language mainly from Isaiah 52:13–53:12.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. Servants are apt to "answer again" (Tit 2:9). Threats of divine judgment against oppressors are often used by those who have no other arms, as for instance, slaves. Christ, who as Lord could have threatened with truth, never did so. committed himself--or His cause, as man in His suffering. Compare the type, Jr 11:20. In this Peter seems to have before his mind Is 53:8. Compare Ro 12:19, on our corresponding duty. Leave your case in His hands, not…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Peter 2:23

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Commandments
• Example
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Meekness
• Mocking
• Patience
• Revenge

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Commentaries on 1 Peter 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings