1 Peter 2:23-24 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:24

Verse 24 Had he commended nothing in Christ’s death except as an example, it would have been very frigid: he therefore refers to a fruit much more excellent. There are then three things to be noticed in this passage. The first is, that Christ by his death has given us an example of patience; the second, that by his death he restored us to life; it hence follows, that we are so bound to him, that we ought cheerfully to follow his example. In the third place, he refers to the general design of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:23

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... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:24

Who his own self, bare our sins in his own body on the tree. St. Peter has thus far spoken of our Lord as our Example of patient endurance; but he seems to feel that, although this is the aspect of the Savior's sufferings most suitable to his present purpose, yet it is scarcely seemly to dwell upon that most momentous of all events, the death of Christ our Lord upon the cross, without mentioning its more solemn and awful import. A martyr may be an example of patient suffering; he cannot bear... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:23

Who, 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 friends from him;(d)With most cutting and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:24

Who his own self - See the notes at Hebrews 1:3, on the phrase “when he had by himself purged our sins.” The meaning is, that he did it in his own proper person; he did not make expiation by offering a bloody victim, but was himself the sacrifice.Bare our sins - There is an allusion here undoubtedly to Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:12. See the meaning of the phrase “to bear sins” fully considered in the notes at those places. As this cannot mean that Christ so took upon himself the sins of people as... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:24-25

1 Peter 2:24-25. Who his own self In his own person, and by the sacrifice of himself, and not of another, (Hebrews 9:28,) bare our sins That is, the punishment due to them; in his afflicted, torn, dying body on the tree The cross, whereon chiefly slaves or servants were wont to suffer. The apostle alludes to Isaiah 53:12; He bare the sins of many. “The phrase, bearing sin, is often used in the Old Testament. It signifies sometimes the making atonement for sin, Leviticus 10:17;... 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 2:23

reviled . Greek. loidoreo. See John 9:28 . reviled . . . again . Greek. antiloidoreo. Only here. threatened . See Acts 4:17 . committed . See John 19:30 . judgeth . App-122 . righteously . Greek. dikaios. See 1 Corinthians 15:34 . read more