1 Peter 2:23

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

People insulted him, but he did not insult them back. He suffered, but he did not threaten anyone. No, he let God take care of him. God is the one who judges rightly.

Cross References

Isaiah 53:7

He was treated badly, but he never protested. He said nothing, like a lamb being led away to be killed. He was like a sheep that makes no sound as its wool is being cut off. He never opened his mouth to defend himself.

1 Peter 4:19

So if God wants you to suffer, you should trust your lives to him. He is the one who made you, and you can trust him. So continue to do good.

Hebrews 12:3

Think about Jesus. He patiently endured the angry insults that sinful people were shouting at him. Think about him so that you won’t get discouraged and stop trying.

Psalm 37:5

Depend on the Lord. Trust in him, and he will help you.

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, listen to what they are saying. They are trying to make us afraid. We are your servants. Help us to say what you want us to say without fear.

2 Timothy 4:8

Now, a prize is waiting for me—the crown that will show I am right with God. The Lord, the judge who judges rightly, will give it to me on that Day. Yes, he will give it to me and to everyone else who is eagerly looking forward to his coming.

2 Timothy 1:12

And I suffer now because of that work. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one I have put my trust in. And I am sure that he is able to protect what I have put into his care until that Day.

Luke 23:46

Jesus shouted, “Father, I put my life in your hands!” After Jesus said this, he died.

Psalm 31:5

Lord, you are the God we can trust. I put my life in your hands. Save me!

Psalm 10:14

But, Lord, you do see the pain and suffering they cause. You see it, so punish them. Those who were left helpless put their trust in you. After all, you are the one who cares for orphans.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven open. There before me was a white horse. The rider on the horse was called Faithful and True, because he is right in his judging and in making war.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t do wrong to anyone to pay them back for doing wrong to you. Or don’t insult anyone to pay them back for insulting you. But ask God to bless them. Do this because you yourselves were chosen to receive a blessing.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

This is proof that God is right in his judgment. He wants you to be worthy of his kingdom. Your suffering is for that kingdom.

Ephesians 6:9

Masters, in the same way, be good to your slaves. Don’t say things to scare them. You know that the one who is your Master and their Master is in heaven, and he treats everyone the same.

Romans 2:5

But you are so stubborn! You refuse to change. So you are making your own punishment greater and greater. You will be punished on the day when God will show his anger. On that day everyone will see how right God is to judge people.

Acts 17:31

He has decided on a day when he will judge all the people in the world in a way that is fair. To do this he will use a man he chose long ago. And he has proved to everyone that this is the man to do it. He proved it by raising him from death!”

Acts 9:1

In Jerusalem Saul was still trying to scare the followers of the Lord, even saying he would kill them. He went to the high priest

Luke 23:9

He asked him many questions, but Jesus said nothing.

Psalm 96:13

when they see the Lord coming! He is coming to rule the world. He will rule all the nations of the world with justice and fairness.

Psalm 7:11

God is a good judge. He always condemns evil.

Genesis 18:25

Surely you would not destroy the city. You would not destroy fifty good people to kill those who are evil. If that happened, those who are good would be the same as those who are evil—both would be punished. As the judge of the whole world, surely you would do the right thing!”

Acts 7:59

As they were throwing the stones at him, Stephen was praying. He said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”

Luke 23:41

You and I are guilty. We deserve to die because we did wrong. But this man has done nothing wrong.”