1 Peter 2:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:25 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:25 — KJV
“For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”
— 1 Peter 2:25 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:25 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 2:25
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:25: going, now, souls
“My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace. restingplace: Heb. place to lie down in”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:25: sheep, astray, shepherd
“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:25: sheep, now, shepherd
“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, covenant: or, testament”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:25: sheep, now, shepherd
“And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated. continually: Heb. in going and returning”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:25: going, returned
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