24 He himself bore our sins(A) in his body(B) on the tree;(C) so that, having died to sins,(D) we might live for righteousness.(E) By his wounds[a](F) you have been healed. 25 For you were like sheep going astray,[b](G) but you have now returned to the Shepherd(H) 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

24 “He himself bore our sins”(A) in his body on the cross,(B) so that we might die to sins(C) and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”(D) 25 For “you were like sheep going astray,”[a](E) but now you have returned to the Shepherd(F) and Overseer of your souls.(G)

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