1 Peter 2:23

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People shouted at him and insulted him, but he didn’t do the same thing back to them. He didn’t threaten to get revenge against the people who were making him suffer. Instead, he trusted in God, who judges fairly.

Cross References

1 Peter 4:19

Here’s what people who suffer according to God’s will should do. They should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Hebrews 12:3

Think about how he endured such opposition from sinners, so that you don’t get worn out and give up.

Acts 4:29

Now, Lord, consider their threats and help us to be very bold when we speak your word.

2 Timothy 4:8

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

2 Timothy 1:12

That’s why I’m suffering the way I am. But I’m not ashamed, because I know the one I’ve believed in and I’m certain that he’s able to protect what I’ve given him. I can trust him with it until the day he returns.

Luke 23:46

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

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven open up, and there was a white horse in front of me. Its rider is called Faithful and True. When he judges or fights a war, he’s always fair.

1 Peter 3:9

If someone does something wrong to you or insults you, don’t do the same thing to them. Instead, respond with kind words. This is what God wants you to do so that you can receive a blessing.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

Your endurance is a clear sign that God judges fairly. You’ll be considered worthy of the kingdom of God for which you’re suffering.

Ephesians 6:9

Masters, treat your slaves with the same kind of respect. Don’t threaten them, because you know that God, who is their Master and yours, is in heaven. He doesn’t let people get away with things just because of their positions.

Romans 2:5

Because you’re being so stubborn, and you’re not sorry in your heart for your sins, you’re making God more and more angry with you. The day of God’s anger is coming. Then he will pass judgment openly and fairly.

Acts 17:31

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

Acts 9:1

Meanwhile, Saul kept saying he was going to kill the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest

Luke 23:9

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

Acts 7:59

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

Luke 23:41

We’re being punished fairly and getting what our actions deserve. But this man hasn’t done anything wrong.”