1 Peter 2:23
Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
Study Note
Study Note
Peter's portrait of Christ's non-retaliatory suffering — 'when he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly' — is drawn from the Servant Songs of Isaiah (52:13-53:12). The participial phrase 'entrusting himself to him who judges justly' names the theological mechanism: the power not to retaliate is grounded in confidence in God's ultimate justice. Peter deploys this Christological example in the context of enslaved believers (2:18-25), presenting Christ's pattern as simultaneously exemplary and redemptive. The verse has anchored Christian ethics of nonviolence and patience under unjust suffering across diverse historical and social contexts.
Other Translations
who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
who being reviled--was not reviling again, suffering--was not threatening, and was committing himself to Him who is judging righteously,
To sharp words he gave no sharp answer; when he was undergoing pain, no angry word came from his lips; but he put himself into the hands of the judge of righteousness:
Cross References
That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the …
God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.
Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself …
Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, …
Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.
Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, …
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to …
And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,