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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.
• 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;

Context of 1 Peter 2:23

21For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps. 22He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth. When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we may cease from sinning and live for righteousness. By his wounds you were healed. 25For you were going astray like sheep but now you have turned back to the shepherd and guardian 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 try to entrap me; those who want to harm me speak destructive words; all day long they say deceitful things.
• Isaiah 53:7He was treated harshly and afflicted, but he did not even open his mouth. Like a lamb led to the slaughtering block, like a sheep silent before her shearers, he did not even open his mouth.
• Matthew 27:39Those who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads
• Mark 14:60Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer? What is this that they are testifying against you?”
• Mark 15:29Those who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who can destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days,
• Luke 22:64They blindfolded him and asked him repeatedly, “Prophesy! Who hit you?”
• Luke 23:9So Herod questioned him at considerable length; Jesus gave him no answer.
• John 8:48The Judeans replied, “Aren’t we correct in saying that you are a Samaritan and are possessed by a demon?”
• John 19:9and he went back into the governor’s residence and said to Jesus, “Where do you come from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.
• Acts 8:32Now the passage of scripture the man was reading was this: “He was led like a sheep to slaughter, and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth.
• Hebrews 12:3Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up.
• Acts 4:29And now, Lord, pay attention to their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your message with great courage,
• Acts 9:1Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats to murder the Lord’s disciples, went to the high priest
• Ephesians 6:9Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
• 1 Peter 4:19So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.
• Psalms 10:14You have taken notice, for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering. The unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you; you deliver 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