23 when he was insulted, he did not insult in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten but entrusted himself to the one who judges(A) justly. 24 He himself bore our sins(B) in his body(C) on the tree;(D) so that, having died to sins,(E) we might live for righteousness.(F) By his wounds[a](G) you have been healed. 25 For you were like sheep going astray,[b](H) but you have now returned to the Shepherd(I) and Overseer[c] of your souls.

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  1. 2:24 Is 53:5
  2. 2:25 Is 53:6
  3. 2:25 Or Guardian

23 When they hurled their insults at him,(A) he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.(B) Instead, he entrusted himself(C) to him who judges justly.(D) 24 “He himself bore our sins”(E) in his body on the cross,(F) so that we might die to sins(G) and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”(H) 25 For “you were like sheep going astray,”[a](I) but now you have returned to the Shepherd(J) and Overseer of your souls.(K)

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  1. 1 Peter 2:25 Isaiah 53:4,5,6 (see Septuagint)