1 Peter 2:23

New International Reader's Version

People shouted at him and made fun of him. But he didn’t do the same thing back to them. When he suffered, he didn’t say he would make them suffer. Instead, he trusted in the God who judges fairly.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

You would never kill godly people along with those who are evil, would you? Would you treat them all alike? You would never do anything like that! Won’t the Judge of the whole earth do what is right?”

Psalm 10:14

God, you see the problems of people in trouble. You take note of their pain. You do something about it. So those who are attacked place themselves in your care. You help children whose fathers have died.

Psalm 31:5

Into your hands I commit my very life. Lord, set me free. You are my faithful God.

Psalm 37:5

Commit your life to the Lord. Here is what he will do if you trust in him.

Psalm 7:11

God judges fairly. He shows his anger every day.

Psalm 96:13

Let all creation be full of joy in front of the Lord, because he is coming to judge the earth. He will faithfully judge the people of the world in keeping with what is right.

Isaiah 53:7

He was treated badly and made to suffer. But he didn’t open his mouth. He was led away like a lamb to be killed. Sheep are silent while their wool is being cut off. In the same way, he didn’t open his mouth.

Luke 23:41

We are being punished fairly. We are getting just what our actions call for. But this man hasn’t done anything wrong.”

Luke 23:46

Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my life.” After he said this, he took his last breath.

Luke 23:9

Herod asked him many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer.

Acts 17:31

He has set a day when he will judge the world fairly. He has appointed a man to be its judge. God has proved this to everyone by raising that man from the dead.”

Acts 4:29

Now, Lord, consider the bad things they say they are going to do. Help us to be very bold when we speak your word.

Acts 7:59

While the members of the Sanhedrin were throwing stones at Stephen, he prayed. “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit,” he said.

Acts 9:1

Meanwhile, Saul continued to oppose the Lord’s followers. He said they would be put to death. He went to the high priest.

Romans 2:5

But you are stubborn. In your heart you are not sorry for your sins. You are storing up anger against yourself. The day of God’s anger is coming. Then his way of judging fairly will be shown.

Ephesians 6:9

Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. When you warn them, don’t be too hard on them. You know that the God who is their Master and yours is in heaven. And he treats everyone the same.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

All of this proves that when God judges, he is fair. So you will be considered worthy to enter God’s kingdom. You are suffering for his kingdom.

2 Timothy 1:12

That’s why I’m suffering the way I am. But this gives me no reason to be ashamed. That’s because I know who I have believed in. I am sure he is able to take care of what I have given him. I can trust him with it until the day he returns as judge.

2 Timothy 4:8

Now there is a crown waiting for me. It is given to those who are right with God. The Lord, who judges fairly, will give it to me on the day he returns. He will not give it only to me. He will also give it to all those who are longing for him to return.

Hebrews 12:3

He made it through these attacks by sinners. So think about him. Then you won’t get tired. You won’t lose hope.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t pay back evil with evil. Don’t pay back unkind words with unkind words. Instead, pay back evil with kind words. This is what you have been chosen to do. You will receive a blessing by doing this.

1 Peter 4:19

Here is what people who suffer because of God’s plan should do. They should commit themselves to their faithful Creator. And they should continue to do good.

Revelation 19:11

I saw heaven standing open. There in front of me was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True. When he judges or makes war, he is always fair.