1 Peter 2:23

New English Translation

When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

Far be it from you to do such a thing – to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?”

Psalm 10:14

You have taken notice, for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering. The unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you; you deliver the fatherless.

Psalm 31:5

Into your hand I entrust my life; you will rescue me, O Lord, the faithful God.

Psalm 37:5

Commit your future to the Lord! Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.

Psalm 7:11

God is a just judge; he is angry throughout the day.

Psalm 96:13

before the Lord, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.

Isaiah 53:7

He was treated harshly and afflicted, but he did not even open his mouth. Like a lamb led to the slaughtering block, like a sheep silent before her shearers, he did not even open his mouth.

Luke 23:41

And we rightly so, for we are getting what we deserve for what we did, but this man has done nothing wrong.”

Luke 23:46

Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And after he said this he breathed his last.

Luke 23:9

So Herod questioned him at considerable length; Jesus gave him no answer.

Acts 17:31

because he has set a day on which he is going to judge the world in righteousness, by a man whom he designated, having provided proof to everyone by raising him from the dead.”

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, pay attention to their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your message with great courage,

Acts 7:59

They continued to stone Stephen while he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”

Acts 9:1

Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats to murder the Lord’s disciples, went to the high priest

Romans 2:5

But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath for yourselves in the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment is revealed!

Ephesians 6:9

Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

This is evidence of God’s righteous judgment, to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which in fact you are suffering.

2 Timothy 1:12

Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.

2 Timothy 4:8

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day – and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.

Hebrews 12:3

Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 4:19

So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened and here came a white horse! The one riding it was called “Faithful” and “True,” and with justice he judges and goes to war.