Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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 Living Translation 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. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Berean Literal Bible Who, being reviled, was not reviling in return; suffering, was not threatening, but He was giving Himself up to the One judging justly, King James Bible Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: New King James Version 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 American Standard Bible and while being abusively insulted, He did not insult in return; while suffering, He did not threaten, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; NASB 1995 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; NASB 1977 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; Legacy Standard Bible who being reviled, was not reviling in return; while suffering, He was uttering no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously. Amplified Bible While being reviled and insulted, He did not revile or insult in return; while suffering, He made no threats [of vengeance], but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges fairly. Berean Annotated Bible When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Christian Standard Bible when he was insulted, he did not insult in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten but entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. Holman Christian Standard Bible when He was reviled, He did not revile in return; when He was suffering, He did not threaten but entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly. American Standard Version who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Contemporary English Version Although he was abused, he never tried to get even. And when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he had faith in God, who judges fairly. English Revised Version who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: GOD'S WORD® Translation Christ never verbally abused those who verbally abused him. When he suffered, he didn't make any threats but left everything to the one who judges fairly. Good News Translation When he was insulted, he did not answer back with an insult; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but placed his hopes in God, the righteous Judge. International Standard Version When he was insulted, he did not retaliate. When he suffered, he did not threaten. It was his habit to commit the matter to the one who judges fairly. NET Bible When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly. New Heart English Bible Who, when he was cursed, did not curse back. When he suffered, did not threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously; Webster's Bible Translation Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Weymouth New Testament When He was reviled, He did not answer with reviling; when He suffered He uttered no threats, but left His wrongs in the hands of the righteous Judge. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. World English Bible When he was cursed, he didn’t curse back. When he suffered, he didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwho being reviled—was not reviling again, suffering—was not threatening, and was committing Himself to Him who is judging righteously, Berean Literal Bible Who, being reviled, was not reviling in return; suffering, was not threatening, but He was giving Himself up to the One judging justly, Young's Literal Translation who being reviled -- was not reviling again, suffering -- was not threatening, and was committing himself to Him who is judging righteously, Smith's Literal Translation Who, being reviled, reviled not back; suffering, he threatened not; and delivered to him judging justly; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho, when he was reviled, did not revile: when he suffered, he threatened not: but delivered himself to him that judged him unjustly. Catholic Public Domain Version And when evil was spoken against him, he did not speak evil. When he suffered, he did not threaten. Then he handed himself over to him who judged him unjustly. New American Bible When he was insulted, he returned no insult; when he suffered, he did not threaten; instead, he handed himself over to the one who judges justly. New Revised Standard Version When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho, wen he was reviled, he did not revile again: when he suffered he did not threaten, but committed his cause to him who judges righteously: Aramaic Bible in Plain English He who was insulted and did not insult, and he suffered and did not threaten, but he handed his judgment over to The Judge of righteousness. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhen he was reviled, he did not revile again; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but committed himself to him that judges righteously. Godbey New Testament who, being reviled, reviled not again; suffering, he threatened not, but gave up to the one judging righteously: Haweis New Testament who, when reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he used no menaces; but referred himself to him who judgeth righteously: Mace New Testament who, when he was reviled, did not revile again: when he was in his sufferings, he did not threat, but referr'd his cause to the righteous judge. Weymouth New Testament When He was reviled, He did not answer with reviling; when He suffered He uttered no threats, but left His wrongs in the hands of the righteous Judge. Worrell New Testament Who, when reviled, reviled not again; when suffering, was not threatening, but committed Himself to Him Who judgeth righteously; Worsley New Testament who, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Christ's Example of Suffering…22“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” 23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. 24He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”… Cross References When they heaped abuse on Him, Matthew 27:39-44 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, … Mark 15:29-32 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! … Luke 23:35-39 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” / The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” … He did not retaliate; Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. Romans 12:17-19 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” when He suffered, Isaiah 53:4-5 Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Hebrews 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. Hebrews 2:9-10 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. / In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. He made no threats, John 18:10-11 Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” Matthew 26:52-54 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. / Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? / But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?” but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Psalm 31:5 Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth. Luke 23:46 Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. Isaiah 53:9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth. Matthew 27:12-14 And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. / Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” / But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement. Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots. John 8:48-49 The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?” / “I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. Treasury of Scripture Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judges righteously: when he was. Psalm 38:12-14 They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long… Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. Matthew 27:39-44 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, … threatened. Acts 4:29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, Acts 9:1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, Ephesians 6:9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. but. 1 Peter 4:19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. Psalm 10:14 Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless. Psalm 31:5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth. himself. Genesis 18:25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Psalm 7:11 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day. Psalm 96:13 Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth. Jump to Previous Angry Committed Curse Cursed Entrusting Hands Hurled Instead Insults Judge Judges Judgeth Justly Kept Pain Revile Reviled Reviling Righteous Righteously Sharp Suffered Suffering Threaten Threatened Threats Trusted Undergoing Uttered Words WrongsJump to Next Angry Committed Curse Cursed Entrusting Hands Hurled Instead Insults Judge Judges Judgeth Justly Kept Pain Revile Reviled Reviling Righteous Righteously Sharp Suffered Suffering Threaten Threatened Threats Trusted Undergoing Uttered Words Wrongs1 Peter 2 1. He exhorts to put away wickedness;4. showing that Christ is the foundation whereupon they are built. 11. He beseeches them also to abstain from sinful desires; 13. to be obedient to authorities; 18. and teaches servants how to obey their masters; 20. patiently suffering for well doing, after the example of Christ. When they heaped abuse on Him This phrase refers to the verbal and physical abuse Jesus endured during His trial and crucifixion. The Gospels detail how Jesus was mocked, spat upon, and insulted by both the Roman soldiers and Jewish leaders (Matthew 27:27-31, Mark 15:16-20). This abuse fulfilled Old Testament prophecies, such as Isaiah 53:3, which foretold the Messiah would be "despised and rejected by men." The cultural context of the time allowed for such treatment of those considered criminals or blasphemers, highlighting the depth of humiliation Jesus willingly faced. He did not retaliate when He suffered He made no threats but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this verse, exemplifying perfect patience and trust in God amidst suffering and abuse. 2. Peter The apostle who authored this epistle, writing to encourage believers facing persecution. 3. Roman Empire The broader context of the epistle, where Christians were often persecuted for their faith. 4. Early Christian Communities The recipients of Peter's letter, who were experiencing trials and needed encouragement to endure. 5. God the Father Referred to as "Him who judges justly," highlighting His role as the righteous judge. Teaching Points Christ's Example of Non-RetaliationJesus' response to abuse and suffering is a model for Christians. He did not retaliate or threaten but remained silent, demonstrating strength through restraint. Trust in God's Justice Jesus entrusted Himself to God, the just judge. Believers are called to trust in God's ultimate justice rather than seeking personal vengeance. Endurance in Suffering Christians are encouraged to endure suffering with patience, following Jesus' example, knowing that God sees and will vindicate. Living Out the Gospel By responding to mistreatment with grace and forgiveness, believers reflect the transformative power of the Gospel in their lives. The Power of Silence Sometimes, silence in the face of provocation can be a powerful testimony to one's faith and trust in God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Peter 2:23?2. How can we emulate Christ's response to suffering as described in 1 Peter 2:23? 3. What does "He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly" teach about faith? 4. How does 1 Peter 2:23 connect with Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5:44? 5. In what ways can we practice forgiveness when wronged, following Christ's example? 6. How does trusting God's justice help us handle personal injustices today? 7. How does 1 Peter 2:23 exemplify Jesus' response to suffering and injustice? 8. What does 1 Peter 2:23 teach about handling personal attacks and insults? 9. How does 1 Peter 2:23 challenge the concept of seeking revenge? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 2? 11. How should we respond to those who wrong us? 12. What does the Bible advise about handling mean people? 13. What constitutes evil speaking? 14. How can we act without grumbling or disputing? What Does 1 Peter 2:23 Mean When they heaped abuse on Him• Jesus faced relentless verbal assaults—mockery, false accusations, taunts on the cross (Matthew 26:67–68; Mark 15:29–32). • None of this caught Him off guard; the prophets had foretold it (Isaiah 50:6; Psalm 22:7–8). • He absorbed every insult without allowing it to alter His mission or diminish His love for those attacking Him (Luke 23:34). He did not retaliate • Though possessing all authority (Matthew 28:18), He chose restraint—fulfilling His own teaching, “Turn the other cheek” (Matthew 5:39). • This refusal to strike back reveals true power under control, mirroring Romans 12:17, “Do not repay anyone evil for evil.” • His example sets the pattern for believers: overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21; 1 Peter 3:9). When He suffered • The suffering was comprehensive—physical (the scourging, the nails) and spiritual (bearing our sins; 2 Corinthians 5:21). • Isaiah 53:4–5 pictures the Messiah as the Man of Sorrows, pierced for our transgressions. • Hebrews 5:8 notes that “He learned obedience from what He suffered,” underscoring purposeful pain, not random tragedy. He made no threats • No harsh words, no calls for angelic rescue (compare Matthew 26:53). • Silence under injustice fulfilled prophecy: “He was led like a lamb to the slaughter… He did not open His mouth” (Isaiah 53:7). • This silence testifies that redemption, not revenge, motivated Him (John 3:17). But entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly • Jesus placed His case in the Father’s hands, echoing Psalm 31:5, “Into Your hands I commit my spirit” (Luke 23:46). • He rested in the certainty that the Father’s justice would prevail—ultimately displayed in the resurrection (Acts 2:24). • Believers are called to do likewise: “Leave room for God’s wrath” (Romans 12:19) and “commit your souls to a faithful Creator while doing good” (1 Peter 4:19). summary 1 Peter 2:23 reveals Jesus’ perfect response to hostility: enduring verbal abuse without retaliation, suffering without threats, and entrusting Himself to the righteous Judge. His conduct fulfills prophecy, demonstrates divine restraint, and models how believers face injustice—by resting in God’s perfect justice and overcoming evil with steadfast, sacrificial love. (23) Who, when he was reviled.--This "who" might be rendered by and yet He. Conscious though He was of being blameless (John 8:46), it did not make Him retaliate upon His accusers by counter-accusations, true though these might have been. The word here translated "revile" is the same which reappears in 1Peter 3:9 as "railing," and a sample of what it means is given in John 9:28. The servants would be particularly liable to be thus abused, and instances are not wanting in the comic poets where they lose their self-control under it, and openly rate their owners in return. The "suffering," on the other hand, implies actual bodily maltreatment, "buffeting" (1Peter 2:20) and the like, to which the slaves could not answer directly by striking in return, but would sometimes take their revenge by "threats" of what they would do--run away, or burn the house, or poison the food, or do little acts of spite. Instances of our Lord's silence or meekness under "reviling" may be seen in John 7:20; John 8:40; Matthew 12:24, as well as in the accounts of the Passion. There are no recorded instances, until the last day of His life, of His "suffering" in the sense here intended; but the tense of the verbs "reviled," "threatened," "committed," shows that the writer was not thinking exclusively of any one occasion, but of our Lord's constant habit, though naturally there would be uppermost in St. Peter's mind the hours while he stood warming himself at Caiaphas' fire, with the denial on his lips, and saw the Messiah blindfold and buffeted. He is also thinking of Isaiah 53:7. . . . Verse 23. - Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not (comp. Isaiah 53:7). The Lord again and again denounced the hypocrisy and unbelief of the Pharisees; he bade Caiaphas remember the coming judgment. But that was the language of prophetic warning, the sternness of love. He sets before them the impending punishment, that they may take heed in time and escape from the wrath to come. In the midst of his strongest invective against the sins and hollow unreality of Pharisaism there is an outburst of the deepest love, the tenderest concern (Matthew 23:27). But committed himself to him that judgeth righteously. The verb "committed" παρεδίδου) is without an object in the original. Most commentators supply "himself," or "his cause;" others, "his sufferings;" some, as Alford, "those who inflicted them." Perhaps the last explanation is the best: he left them to God, to God's mercy, if it might be; to his judgment, if it must be. There may be a reference to his prayer, "Father, forgive them." Compare by contrast the language of Jeremiah, speaking in the spirit of the Old Testament (Jeremiah 11:20 and Jeremiah 20:12). There is a curious reading, entirely without the authority of existing Greek manuscripts, represented by the Vulgate, Tradebat judicanti se injuste, as if the words were understood of the Lord's submitting himself "to one who judged unrighteously," that is, to Pilate.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek When they heaped abuse on Him,λοιδορούμενος (loidoroumenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3058: To revile a person to his face, abuse insultingly. From loidoros; to reproach, i.e. Vilify. He did not retaliate; ἀντελοιδόρει (anteloidorei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 486: To abuse in return, give abuse for abuse. From anti and loidoreo; to rail in reply. when He suffered, πάσχων (paschōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3958: I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. He made no threats, ἠπείλει (ēpeilei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 546: To threaten, forbid by threatening. Of uncertain derivation; to menace; by implication, to forbid. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. entrusted Himself παρεδίδου (paredidou) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. to Him who τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. judges κρίνοντι (krinonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2919: Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. justly. δικαίως (dikaiōs) Adverb Strong's 1346: Justly, righteously. Adverb from dikaios; equitably. Links 1 Peter 2:23 NIV1 Peter 2:23 NLT 1 Peter 2:23 ESV 1 Peter 2:23 NASB 1 Peter 2:23 KJV 1 Peter 2:23 BibleApps.com 1 Peter 2:23 Biblia Paralela 1 Peter 2:23 Chinese Bible 1 Peter 2:23 French Bible 1 Peter 2:23 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Peter 2:23 Who when he was cursed didn't curse (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) |
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