1 Peter 2:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judg..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:23 — KJV
“Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: himself: or, his cause”
— 1 Peter 2:23 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:23 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 2:23
“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses. seek...: Heb. roll himself upon us”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:23: again, himself, cause
“And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD. now: Heb. then”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:23: again, committed, cause
“And Joash said unto all that stood against him, Will ye plead for Baal? will ye save him? he that will plead for him, let him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, let him plead for himself, because one hath cast down his altar.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:23: again, himself, cause
“Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. himself: Heb. his soul”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:23: again, himself, cause
“And the land of Judah shall be a terror unto Egypt, every one that maketh mention thereof shall be afraid in himself, because of the counsel of the LORD of hosts, which he hath determined against it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:23: again, himself, cause
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