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21 That is what you were called to do. Christ suffered for you. He gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did.

22 “He did no sin.
    He never lied.” Isaiah 53:9

23 People insulted Christ, but he did not insult them in return. Christ suffered, but he did not threaten. He let God take care of him. God is the One who judges rightly.

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21 To this(A) you were called,(B) because Christ suffered for you,(C) leaving you an example,(D) that you should follow in his steps.

22 “He committed no sin,(E)
    and no deceit was found in his mouth.”[a](F)

23 When they hurled their insults at him,(G) he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.(H) Instead, he entrusted himself(I) to him who judges justly.(J)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 2:22 Isaiah 53:9