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John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:22

Verse 22 22Who did no sin This belongs to the present subject; for, if any one boasts of his own innocence, he must know that Christ did not suffer as a malefactor. He, at the same time, shews how far we come short of what Christ was, when he says, that there was no guile found in his mouth; for he who offends not by his tongue, says James, is a perfect man. (James 3:2.) He then declares that there was in Christ the highest perfection of innocency, such as no one of us can dare claim for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:21

For even hereunto were ye called ; that is, to do good and to suffer patiently. Omit "even," for which there is no authority. St. Peter is speaking of slaves, but what he says of slaves is true in some sense of all Christians (comp. Acts 14:22 ). Because Christ also suffered for us ; rather, for you, with the oldest manuscripts. You do not suffer alone; Christ also suffered, and that for you slaves, on your behalf. "Christ himself," says Bengel, "was treated as a slave; he deigns to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:22

Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. St. Peter is quoting the Septuagint Version of Isaiah 53:9 , almost exactly, the word ἁμαρτίαν , sin, being substituted for ἀνομίαν , lawlessness ("violence" in our version). We should notice that the Messiah, whose example is here set before Christian slaves, is called by the prophet "the Servant of Jehovah" (Isaiah lit. 13). Slaves were often tempted to deceit and guile; they must look to the Lord Jesus, and strive to copy his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:21

For even hereunto were ye called - Such a spirit is required by the very nature of your Christian vocation; you were called into the church in order that you might evince it. See the notes at 1 Thessalonians 3:3.Because Christ also suffered for us - Margin, “some read, for you.” The latest editions of the Greek Testament adopt the reading “for you.” The sense, however, is not essentially varied. The object is, to hold up the example of Christ to those who were called to suffer, and to say to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:22

Who did no sin - Who was in all respects perfectly holy. There is an allusion here to Isaiah 53:9; and the sense is, that he was entirely innocent, and that he suffered without having committed any crime. In this connection the meaning is, that we are to be careful that, if we suffer, it should be without committing any crime. We should so live, as the Saviour did, as not to deserve to be punished, and thus only shall we entirely follow his example. It is as much our duty to live so as not to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:21-23

1 Peter 2:21-23. For even hereunto Namely, to suffer wrongfully, and to bear such treatment with patience and meekness; are ye Christians called; because Christ Whose followers you profess to be, pure and spotless as he was; suffered for us Not only hard speeches, buffetings, and stripes, but deep and mortal wounds, even the ignominious and painful death of crucifixion; leaving us When he returned to heaven; an example of suffering patiently for well-doing; that ye should follow... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 2:11-25

2:11-3:12 CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIPSIn society (2:11-25)The present world is not the true home of those who have come into a living relationship with Jesus Christ. They are now God’s people and they belong to the heavenly kingdom. But their higher status and greater citizenship do not give them the right to do as they like in the present world. They must discipline and control themselves. Negatively, they must not give in to the desires of the sinful nature; positively, they must maintain right... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 2:21

even hereunt o = un to ( App-104 .) this. Christ . App-98 . for . App-104 . us . All the texts read "you". leaving . Greek. hupolimpano. Only here. example . Greek. hupogrammos. Only here. follow = diligently follow. See 1 Timothy 5:10 . steps . See Romans 4:12 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 2:22

sin . App-128 . Compare John 8:40 . 2Co 5:21 . 1 John 3:5 . neither . Greek. oude. verse quoted from Isaiah 53:9 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:21

For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:This and the following four verses are some of the noblest Scripture in all the Bible. In these five verses, there are no less than six references to Christ as the Suffering Servant, as depicted in Isaiah 53. It is just what should have been expected from the apostle who so boldly identified Jesus as "God's Servant Jesus" (Acts 3:13).Hereunto were ye called ... Christ... read more

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