1 Peter 2:23

New Century Version

People insulted Christ, but he did not insult them in return. Christ suffered, but he did not threaten. He let God, the One who judges rightly, take care of him.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

Surely you will not destroy the good people along with the evil ones; then they would be treated the same. You are the judge of all the earth. Won’t you do what is right?”

Psalm 10:14

Lord, surely you see these cruel and evil things; look at them and do something. People in trouble look to you for help. You are the one who helps the orphans.

Psalm 31:5

I give you my life. Save me, Lord, God of truth.

Psalm 37:5

Depend on the Lord; trust him, and he will take care of you.

Psalm 7:11

God judges by what is right, and God is always ready to punish the wicked.

Psalm 96:13

before the Lord, because he is coming. He is coming to judge the world; he will judge the world with fairness and the peoples with truth.

Isaiah 53:7

He was beaten down and punished, but he didn’t say a word. He was like a lamb being led to be killed. He was quiet, as a sheep is quiet while its wool is being cut; he never opened his mouth.

Luke 23:41

We are punished justly, getting what we deserve for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

Luke 23:46

Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, I give you my life.” After Jesus said this, he died.

Luke 23:9

Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus said nothing.

Acts 17:31

God has set a day that he will judge all the world with fairness, by the man he chose long ago. And God has proved this to everyone by raising that man from the dead!”

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, listen to their threats. Lord, help us, your servants, to speak your word without fear.

Acts 7:59

While they were throwing stones, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Acts 9:1

In Jerusalem Saul was still threatening the followers of the Lord by saying he would kill them. So he went to the high priest

Romans 2:5

But you are stubborn and refuse to change, so you are making your own punishment even greater on the day he shows his anger. On that day everyone will see God’s right judgments.

Ephesians 6:9

Masters, in the same way, be good to your slaves. Do not threaten them. Remember that the One who is your Master and their Master is in heaven, and he treats everyone alike.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

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

2 Timothy 1:12

I am suffering now because I tell the Good News, but I am not ashamed, because I know Jesus, the One in whom I have believed. And I am sure he is able to protect what he has trusted me with until that day.

2 Timothy 4:8

Now, a crown is being held for me—a crown for being right with God. The Lord, the judge who judges rightly, will give the crown to me on that day—not only to me but to all those who have waited with love for him to come again.

Hebrews 12:3

Think about Jesus’ example. He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. So do not get tired and stop trying.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not do wrong to repay a wrong, and do not insult to repay an insult. But repay with a blessing, because you yourselves were called to do this so that you might receive a blessing.

1 Peter 4:19

So those who suffer as God wants should trust their souls to the faithful Creator as they continue to do what is right.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened, and there before me was a white horse. The rider on the horse is called Faithful and True, and he is right when he judges and makes war.