1 Peter 2:23

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

Far be it from you to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?”

Psalm 10:14

But you do see! Indeed, you note trouble and grief, that you may take it into your hands; the helpless commit themselves to you; you have been the helper of the orphan.

Psalm 31:5

Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.

Psalm 37:5

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.

Psalm 7:11

God is a righteous judge and a God who has indignation every day.

Psalm 96:13

before the Lord, for he is coming, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with his truth.

Isaiah 53:7

He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.

Luke 23:41

And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.”

Luke 23:46

Then Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he breathed his last.

Luke 23:9

He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer.

Acts 17:31

because he has fixed a day on which he will have the world judged in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed, and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

Acts 7:59

While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Acts 9:1

Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

Romans 2:5

But by your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

Ephesians 6:9

And, masters, do the same to them. Stop threatening them, for you know that both of you have the same Lord in heaven, and with him there is no partiality.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God and is intended to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering.

2 Timothy 1:12

and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day the deposit I have entrusted to him.

2 Timothy 4:8

From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

Hebrews 12:3

Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls or lose heart.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore, let those suffering in accordance with God’s will entrust their lives to a faithful Creator, while continuing to do good.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse! Its rider is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and wages war.