1 Peter 2:23

Conservative 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.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

You surely wouldn't let them be killed when you destroy the evil ones. You are the judge of all the earth, and you do what is right."

Psalm 10:14

But you see the trouble and the distress, and you will do something. The poor can count on you, and so can orphans.

Psalm 31:5

You are faithful, and I trust you because you rescued me.

Psalm 37:5

Let the LORD lead you and trust him to help.

Psalm 7:11

You see that justice is done, and each day you take revenge.

Psalm 96:13

to the LORD. He is coming to judge all people on earth with fairness and truth.

Isaiah 53:7

He was painfully abused, but he did not complain. He was silent like a lamb being led to the butcher, as quiet as a sheep having its wool cut off.

Luke 23:41

We got what was coming to us, but he didn't do anything wrong."

Luke 23:46

Jesus shouted, "Father, I put myself in your hands!" Then he died.

Luke 23:9

Herod asked him a lot of questions, but Jesus did not answer.

Acts 17:31

He has set a day when he will judge the world's people with fairness. And he has chosen the man Jesus to do the judging for him. God has given proof of this to all of us by raising Jesus from death.

Acts 4:29

Lord, listen to their threats! We are your servants. So make us brave enough to speak your message.

Acts 7:59

As Stephen was being stoned to death, he called out, "Lord Jesus, please welcome me!"

Acts 9:1

Saul kept on threatening to kill the Lord's followers. He even went to the high priest

Romans 2:5

But you are stubborn and refuse to turn to God. So you are making things even worse for yourselves on that day when he will show how angry he is and will judge the world with fairness.

Ephesians 6:9

Slave owners, you must treat your slaves with this same respect. Don't threaten them. They have the same Master in heaven that you do, and he doesn't have any favorites.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

All of this shows that God judges fairly and that he is making you fit to share in his kingdom for which you are suffering.

2 Timothy 1:12

That's why I am suffering now. But I am not ashamed! I know the one I have faith in, and I am sure that he can guard until the last day what he has trusted me with.

2 Timothy 4:8

So a crown will be given to me for pleasing the Lord. He judges fairly, and on the day of judgment he will give a crown to me and to everyone else who wants him to appear with power.

Hebrews 12:3

So keep your mind on Jesus, who put up with many insults from sinners. Then you won't get discouraged and give up.

1 Peter 3:9

Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say,

1 Peter 4:19

If you suffer for obeying God, you must have complete faith in your faithful Creator and keep on doing right.

Revelation 19:11

I looked and saw that heaven was open, and a white horse was there. Its rider was called Faithful and True, and he is always fair when he judges or goes to war.