S - He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 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. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed
1 Peter 2:22-24
O - Commentary:
Jesus committed no sin, either before or during His suffering (cf. 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 4:15; 1 John 3:5). He was completely innocent in both deed and word: no deceit (dolos; cf. 1 Peter 2:1) was found in His mouth.
2:23–25. Christ was the perfect example of patient submission to unjust suffering. He did not retaliate … He made no threats (cf. Rom. 12:19–20). Humanly speaking, the provocation to retaliate during Christ’s arrest, trial, and crucifixion was extreme. Yet He suffered in silence, committing Himself to God. Peter explained (1 Peter 2:24) why the One who could have destroyed His enemies with a word patiently endured the pain and humiliation of the Cross. God was justly judging our sins which His Son bore (cf. 2 Cor. 5:21). In the Greek the words “our sins” are near the beginning of the verse and thus stand out emphatically, while He Himself stresses Christ’s personal involvement. His death makes it possible for believers to be free from both the penalty and the power of sin and to live for Him: so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness (cf. Rom. 6:2, 13). Christ suffered so it would be possible for Christians to follow His example, both in suffering and in righteous living. Peter made a general reference to salvation: by His wounds you have been healed (Isa. 53:5). This does not refer to physical healing for the verb’s past tense indicates completed action, the “healing” is an accomplished fact. The reference is to salvation. Christ’s suffering (lit., “wound”; mōlōpi, “stripe left by a lash,” referred to Jesus’ scourging) and death accomplished “healing,” the salvation of every individual who trusts Him as his Savior.
Roger M. Raymer, “1 Peter,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 848.
A – The price was paid. The exchange was made. Jesus’ life for our sins. It really is that simple.
But don’t miss what it cost Him. Jesus was found guilty of sins He never committed. He was mocked, beaten and abused. All of heaven’s power was at His command, and He never struck back. No threats. No insults. No self-defense. His blood was what it took, and He paid it.
Now compare that to me. I get angry when I’m judged. My words get sharp. I want to retaliate. I want to protect myself at all costs. That’s my human nature.
So where’s the meeting point?
Verse 23 shows us. Jesus “continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.” He didn’t have to win the moment, because He trusted the Father with the outcome.
That’s the invitation. Every day I surrender my heart, my mind, my words and my actions to God. I invite the Holy Spirit to lead my day. I obey to the best of my ability. And when I’m misjudged, I hand the verdict back to the One who judges justly.
He doesn’t require perfection. Jesus already supplied that. He desires relationship.
R – Heavenly Father, You are righteous and just. Thank You for the gift of Jesus: His perfect life and His blood poured out for us. We are grateful for Your mercy. When we are misjudged today, help us trust You with the verdict. Empower us to honor You in our words and actions, even in our imperfection. Amen.
