23 [a]and while being (A)abusively insulted, He did not insult in return; while suffering, He did not threaten, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; 24 and He Himself [b](B)brought our sins in His body up on the [c](C)cross, so that we (D)might die to [d]sin and live for righteousness; (E)by His [e]wounds you were (F)healed. 25 For you were (G)continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the (H)Shepherd and [f]Guardian of your souls.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 2:23 Lit who
  2. 1 Peter 2:24 Or offered...up
  3. 1 Peter 2:24 Lit wood; see Deut 21:23
  4. 1 Peter 2:24 Lit sins
  5. 1 Peter 2:24 Lit wound; or welt
  6. 1 Peter 2:25 Or Bishop, Overseer

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