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Christ’s Example of Suffering
23When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. 24He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”
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Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Who his own self - Not another in his place, as some anciently supposed, because they thought it impossible that the Christ should suffer. Bare our sins in his own body - Bore the punishment due to our sins. In no other sense could Christ bear them. To say that they were so imputed to him as if they had been his own, and that the Father beheld him as blackened with imputed sin, is monstrous, if not blasphemous. That we, being dead to sins - Ἱνα ταις ἁμαρτιαις απογενομενοι· That we, being freed from sin - delivered out of its power, and from under its tyranny. Should live unto righteousness - That righteousness should be our master now, as sin was before. He is speaking still lo servants who were under an oppressive yoke, and were cruelly used by their masters, scourged, buffeted, and variously maltreated. By whose stripes ye were healed - The apostle refers here to Isa 53:4-6; and he still keeps the case of these persecuted servants in view, and encourages them to suffer patiently by the example of Christ, who was buffeted and scourged, and who bore all this that the deep and inveterate wounds, inflicted on their souls by sin, might be healed.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
his own self--there being none other but Himself who could have done it. His voluntary undertaking of the work of redemption is implied. The Greek puts in antithetical juxtaposition, OUR, and His OWN SELF, to mark the idea of His substitution for us. His "well-doing" in His sufferings is set forth here as an example to servants and to us all (Pe1 2:20). bare--to sacrifice: carried and offered up: a sacrificial term. Isa 53:11-12, "He bare the sin of many": where the idea of bearing on Himself is the prominent one; here the offering in sacrifice is combined with that idea. So the same Greek means in Pe1 2:5. our sins--In offering or presenting in sacrifice (as the Greek for "bare" implies) His body, Christ offered in it the guilt of our sins upon the cross, as upon the altar of God, that it might be expiated in Him, and so taken away from us. Compare Isa 53:10, "Thou shalt make His soul an offering for sin." Peter thus means by "bare" what the Syriac takes two words to express, to bear and to offer: (1) He hath borne our sins laid upon Him [namely, their guilt, curse, and punishment]; (2) He hath so borne them that He offered them along with Himself on the altar. He refers to the animals upon which sins were first laid, and which were then offered thus laden [VITRINGA]. Sin or guilt among the Semitic nations is considered as a burden lying heavily upon the sinner [GESENIUS]. on the tree--the cross, the proper place for One on whom the curse was laid: this curse stuck to Him until it was legally (through His death as the guilt-bearer) destroyed in His body: thus the handwriting of the bond against us is cancelled by His death. that we being dead to sins--the effect of His death to "sin" in the aggregate, and to all particular "sins," namely, that we should be as entirely delivered from them, as a slave that is dead is delivered from service to his master. This is our spiritful standing through faith by virtue of Christ's death: our actual mortification of particular sins is in proportion to the degree of our effectually being made conformable to His death. "That we should die to the sins whose collected guilt Christ carried away in His death, and so LIVE TO THE RIGHTEOUSNESS (compare Isa 53:11. 'My righteous servant shall justify many'), the gracious relation to God which He has brought in" [STEIGER]. by whose stripes--Greek, "stripe." ye were healed--a paradox, yet true. "Ye servants (compare 'buffeted,' 'the tree,' Pe1 2:20, Pe1 2:24) often bear the strife; but it is not more than your Lord Himself bore; learn from Him patience in wrongful sufferings.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For ye were as sheep going astray,.... This is a proof of their being healed, namely, their conversion; in which an application of the blood of Christ, and pardon, and so healing by it, was made to their souls. The apostle has still in view the prophecy of Isa 53:6. God's elect are sheep before conversion; not that they have the agreeable properties of sheep, as to be meek, harmless, innocent, clean, and profitable, for they are the reverse of all this; nor can some things be said of them before conversion, as may be after, as that they hear Christ's voice, and follow him; nor are they so called, because unprejudiced against, and predisposed unto the Gospel, for the contrary is true of them; but they are so in electing grace, and were so considered in the Father's gift of them to Christ, and when made his care and charge, and hence they are called the sheep of his hand; and when Christ laid down his life, and rose again, which he did for the sheep, and as the great Shepherd of them; and when called by grace, for their being sheep, and Christ's own sheep by the Father's gift, and his own purpose, is the reason why he looks them up, calls them by name, and returns them: but then they are not yet of his fold; they are lost sheep, lost in Adam, and by his fall, and by their own actual transgressions; they are as sheep going astray from the shepherd, and from the flock, going out of the right way, and in their own ways; and are, like sheep, stupid and insensible of their danger; and as they never return of themselves, until they are sought for, and brought back: hence it follows, but are now returned; not returned themselves, but were returned by powerful and efficacious grace: saints are passive, and not active in first conversion; they are turned, not by the power of their own free will, but by the power of God's free grace; they are returned under the illuminations and quickenings of the blessed Spirit, and through the efficacious drawings of the Father's love, unto Christ: unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls; by whom Christ is meant, who bears the office of a Shepherd, and fully performs it by feeding his sheep, providing a good fold and pasture for them; by gathering the lambs in his arms, and gently leading those that are with young; by healing their diseases, and preserving them from beasts of prey; hence he is called the good, the great, and chief Shepherd: and he is the "Bishop" or "Overseer" of the souls of his people, though not to the exclusion of their bodies: he has took the oversight of them willingly, and looks well to his flock, inspects into their cases, and often visits them, and never forsakes them; nor will he leave them till they receive the end of their faith, the salvation of their souls; which he has undertook and effected by his obedience, sufferings and death. Philo the Jew (l) observes, that "to be a shepherd is so good a work, that it is not only a title given to kings and wise men, and souls perfectly purified, but to God the governor of all---who, as a Shepherd and King, leads according to justice and law, setting over them his right Logos, "the first begotten Son", who has taken the care of this holy flock, as does the deputy of a great king. (l) De Agricultura, p. 194, 195. Next: 1 Peter Chapter 3
Tyndale Open Study Notes
2:24 He personally carried our sins: This phrase alludes to Isa 53:4, 11-12. • By his wounds you are healed: The physical suffering of Christ has freed us from slavery to sin (cp. Isa 53:5). Matthew applies similar language from Isa 53:4 to the physical healings performed by Jesus (Matt 8:17).
Christ’s Example of Suffering
23When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. 24He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”
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The Reality of the Love of Jesus Christ
By Corrie Ten Boom17K57:25LoveHAB 2:14JHN 1:5ROM 8:181PE 2:24REV 21:4In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of preaching in Russia, where he was given the opportunity to bring greetings from America and Holland. He emphasizes the importance of not losing courage in the face of suffering, as the glory that awaits believers far surpasses any present hardships. The speaker also highlights the power of the gospel message, sharing how even communists listened to his message and passed it on to their superiors. He concludes by emphasizing the depth of God's love, pointing to the cross as the ultimate demonstration of that love and encouraging believers to share the message of salvation with others.
Do We Really Believe in Hell?
By K.P. Yohannan6.7K23:59HellMAT 10:37MAT 16:24LUK 9:23LUK 14:27JHN 12:251PE 2:211PE 2:24In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of reaching out to the billions of people who have never heard the name of Jesus and are on their way to hell. He encourages listeners to take responsibility and make a difference in the world. The speaker shares a story of how a simple gospel tract led to the establishment of a church and highlights the impact that even small actions can have. He also challenges the audience to examine their materialistic and self-centered lifestyles and consider how they can use their resources to support mission work.
It Is Finished
By Leonard Ravenhill4.6K1:01:00The Cross of ChristRedemptionCross of ChristISA 53:5MAT 27:46JHN 19:30ROM 6:141CO 15:55GAL 2:20EPH 1:10HEB 10:101PE 2:24REV 21:4Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the profound significance of Jesus' declaration 'It is finished' from John 19:30, asserting that these words encapsulate the culmination of Old Testament prophecies and the foundation of New Testament truth. He reflects on the weight of these words, suggesting they signify the end of sin's power and the completion of redemption, contrasting the fleeting nature of modern words with the eternal impact of Christ's sacrifice. Ravenhill passionately argues that this moment terrified hell and marked the ultimate victory over sin and death, highlighting the necessity of recognizing the depth of Christ's suffering and the grace offered to humanity. He calls for believers to proclaim this truth boldly, reminding them that salvation cannot be earned but is a gift to be accepted in humility.
The Greatest Story Ever Told
By Oswald J. Smith3.6K19:19GospelMAT 6:33JHN 1:1ROM 6:231PE 2:24In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that salvation starts with God, not with man. God's love for the world led Him to give His only begotten Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for the sins of humanity. This act of love and sacrifice is the greatest story ever told. The preacher also references the story of Moses lifting up the serpent in the wilderness as a parallel to Jesus being lifted up on the cross, offering salvation to all who believe in Him.
(Basics) 5. the Function of Conscience
By Zac Poonen3.5K12:37GEN 3:6PRO 20:9MAT 9:12ROM 3:231TI 1:151PE 2:241JN 1:9In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of conscience as God's greatest gift to humanity. He explains that conscience serves as a warning signal, much like pain in our physical bodies, indicating when we fall short of God's standards. The speaker highlights how children naturally exhibit selfish tendencies and a propensity for wrongdoing, which stems from the sinful nature inherited from Adam and Eve. He also points out that even religious individuals can possess selfishness masked by external displays of goodness. Ultimately, the sermon teaches that our selfishness is the root cause of all our problems and that we must strive to align ourselves with God's standards.
Justice Satisfied
By C.H. Spurgeon2.8K41:48AtonementGod's JusticeISA 53:5JHN 3:16ROM 3:27ROM 5:12CO 5:21GAL 2:16EPH 1:7HEB 9:221PE 2:241JN 1:9C.H. Spurgeon delivers a powerful sermon titled 'Justice Satisfied,' emphasizing the profound truth that God's justice, which once stood as a barrier to salvation, has been fully satisfied through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He explains that while the sinner is right to fear God's justice, it is through Christ's substitutionary death that justice is appeased, allowing God to be both just and the justifier of those who believe. Spurgeon reassures the penitent that their sins can be forgiven if they confess and trust in Christ, as God's justice now advocates for them rather than condemns them. He encourages listeners to approach God with their confessions, reminding them that true faith in Christ leads to salvation and peace with God. The message concludes with a call to seek personal reconciliation with God through sincere confession and faith in Jesus.
Personal Testimony - Part 3
By Milton Green2.7K14:43PSA 40:2COL 1:13HEB 4:151PE 1:31PE 2:91PE 2:241PE 3:15This sermon shares a powerful testimony of transformation and redemption, highlighting the journey from a place of deep despair and self-condemnation to experiencing God's grace and becoming a new creation in Christ. It emphasizes the profound impact of surrendering to God, receiving His mercy and grace, and being transformed by His love. The speaker's testimony reflects a life changed by faith, humility, and a desire to serve others, ultimately finding purpose and joy in sharing the message of God's grace and redemption.
"The Lamb of God" Part 1
By Joshua Daniel2.6K27:35GEN 22:7PSA 51:10ISA 1:18MAT 11:28JHN 1:29ACT 3:19ROM 6:231PE 2:241JN 1:9REV 3:20This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the significance of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. It addresses the prevalence of sin in society, the need for repentance, and the transformative power of surrendering to Jesus. The message highlights the importance of recognizing and confessing sin, the impact of societal moral decay, and the call to turn to Jesus for deliverance and restoration.
A Christian Christmas
By Bob Jones Sr.2.4K13:22ISA 53:5MAT 1:21MAT 5:8JHN 10:18JHN 14:6ROM 6:231PE 2:24In this sermon, Dr. Bob Jones Sr. shares a story about a little orphan boy in a country school who willingly took the punishment of 10 lashes without his coat for another student. Dr. Jones uses this story to illustrate the concept of vicarious substitution, explaining that Jesus Christ took our place and suffered the lashes of God's judgment on our behalf. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Dr. Jones also challenges listeners to have a truly Christian Christmas, rather than just going through the motions of religious traditions.
The Cross of Christ (Providence Chapel in Denton, Tx)
By Paul Washer2.2K1:14:25Cross of ChristNUM 6:23MAT 6:33JHN 3:16ROM 5:82CO 5:21EPH 2:81PE 2:24In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of waking up in a state of confusion and realizing the need for Christ in their life. They emphasize the concept of amazing grace and how it can save even the most wretched individuals. The speaker also highlights the contrasting nature of God, who can show both mercy and judgment. They describe a powerful analogy of a dam breaking and the impending destruction it brings, likening it to the consequences of sin. The sermon concludes with a reminder that despite human love being limited, Christ will never forsake those who are in need of His saving grace.
Cross, Identification
By Miles J. Stanford2.2K47:34Spiritual GrowthIdentification with ChristIdentificationJHN 15:5ROM 6:3ROM 6:6ROM 8:11CO 12:13GAL 2:20EPH 2:6COL 3:32TI 2:111PE 2:24Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the critical importance of understanding our identification with Christ in his sermon 'Cross, Identification.' He explains that true growth in the Christian life is rooted in the foundational truths of justification and acceptance, which must be firmly established before one can grasp the deeper truths of identification. Stanford highlights that believers must recognize their union with Christ in His death and resurrection to experience true freedom from sin and self. He stresses that this understanding is essential for spiritual growth and liberation, as it allows Christians to live out their new identity in Christ. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper revelation of these truths to combat the struggles many face in their Christian walk.
Israel on the Road to Calvary
By Art Katz2.2K1:16:02Cross of ChristPSA 22:16PSA 22:18ISA 53:3ISA 53:12MAT 6:33HEB 13:121PE 2:24In this sermon, the speaker discusses the coming together of the remnant of Israel and the remnant of the church in the last days. He highlights the stages set for Israel's collapse and the devastation that will come upon them. The speaker emphasizes that the current rise of anti-Semitism is a sign of the impending judgment on Israel. He also mentions the suffering of Jesus on the cross and how Israel will deserve its judgment as a nation. The speaker concludes by stating that there is still one crucifixion yet to come, where kings will see and understand what they had not heard before.
(Through the Bible) Romans 8
By Chuck Smith2.1K1:17:32Through The BibleMAT 26:41ROM 7:14ROM 8:182CO 4:171PE 2:24In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the depth of God's love for humanity. He highlights how God's willingness to sacrifice His only begotten son demonstrates His immense love. The preacher encourages the audience to understand and appreciate the extent of God's love, which surpasses any earthly comparison. He emphasizes that running away from God or fighting against His plans is foolish, as God desires only what is best for our lives. The sermon also touches on the purpose of human existence, stating that we were created for God's pleasure and that seeking after Him brings fulfillment and meaning to life. The preacher concludes by expressing the hope of being freed from the limitations and corruption of our earthly bodies in the future.
(Mt Pleasant) 10. Quiet Time Tips
By Gerhard Du Toit2.1K33:53Quiet TimeGEN 49:18MAT 5:6MAT 6:33ROM 3:22HEB 10:141PE 2:24REV 19:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in prayer. He shares that 60% of his commitment to prayer is not based on desire, but on the commitment to discipline. He acknowledges that there are times when he doesn't feel like praying, but he still gets on his knees before God, recognizing that without God's presence, nothing will happen. The speaker also highlights the significance of living a Christian life that creates a supernatural explanation and draws others into a deeper relationship with God. He encourages leaders to be great followers and to create a vacuum in their relationship with God that attracts others to seek Him.
(Through the Bible) 1 Peter 1-2
By Chuck Smith2.0K1:32:27ISA 53:6ACT 26:18ROM 8:141PE 1:31PE 2:21PE 2:91PE 2:24In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of partaking in the Word of God. He explains that relying solely on one's own strength and knowledge will leave them weak and unprepared for trials. However, by immersing oneself in the Word and understanding the goodness and graciousness of God, they will be strengthened and equipped to face challenges. The speaker expresses joy in witnessing new believers eagerly devouring the Word and encourages the audience to desire the sincere milk of the Word for spiritual growth. He concludes by reminding them of their purpose to show forth the praises of God through their lives, as they have been called out of darkness into His marvelous light.
The Wounds of Jesus
By C.H. Spurgeon1.9K40:50MAT 11:28LUK 24:40JHN 3:16ROM 10:9EPH 5:27HEB 12:21PE 2:24In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the necessity of suffering in the life of a Christian. He explains that Christ, as the head, suffered and showed his wounds to his followers to indicate that they too will experience suffering. The preacher shares a story of two monks, one who found faith in Christ and another who struggled to believe. The dying monk seeks comfort from the other, who reminds him of Christ's suffering and encourages him to find solace in his own suffering. The preacher concludes by highlighting that even the wicked experience suffering, but as believers, we should expect to face trials and find strength in Christ's example.
The Power of the Blood - Sermon 3 of 5 - Every Blessing by the Blood
By Roy Hession1.9K52:59Blood Of ChristMAT 6:33MAT 16:26EPH 1:7COL 1:14HEB 9:221PE 1:181PE 2:24In this sermon, the preacher discusses the worth of gaining the world at the expense of one's soul and relationship with God. He emphasizes that making such a bargain is a mistake and asks the audience what they can give in exchange for their soul. The preacher then focuses on the power of the blood of Jesus and the immense blessings that come from it. He mentions forgiveness and cleansing through the blood of Christ, using the example of David's repentance in Psalm 51.
(Happenings Ahead) the Judgement Seat of Christ
By Willie Mullan1.9K1:15:54Judgement Seat Of ChristISA 1:18JHN 1:291CO 15:12CO 5:10HEB 8:121PE 2:24REV 1:5In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of the judgment seat of Christ. He emphasizes that all believers will appear before this judgment seat and receive rewards or consequences based on their actions in their physical bodies. The preacher reassures the congregation that their sins have been forgiven through Christ, but emphasizes the importance of the service and dedication they have shown to God. He promises to further explore the different aspects of the judgment seat in future sermons.
I Will, Be Thou Clean (Tenor Solo)
By John Alexander Dowie1.8K02:17Faith in JesusHealingPSA 30:2ISA 53:5MAT 9:12MAT 11:28MRK 5:34LUK 19:10JHN 3:16HEB 13:8JAS 4:81PE 2:24John Alexander Dowie shares the story of Gideon, a poor lad who approaches the Savior with boldness and faith, expressing a desire for healing and transformation. The sermon emphasizes the unwavering compassion of Jesus, who is always ready to heal and save those who seek Him. Dowie highlights the importance of recognizing Jesus as the master and the source of our strength, encouraging believers to trust in His ability to change their lives. The message conveys that Jesus remains the same Savior, patiently waiting to embrace those who come to Him in need.
Hearts Sprinkled From an Evil Conscience
By Harold Vaughan1.8K58:22Evil ConscienceEXO 12:22PSA 103:12MAT 6:33ROM 8:1HEB 10:16HEB 10:191PE 2:24In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of a trapped elephant to illustrate how people can be programmed for failure and defeat. He describes how the elephant, despite its immense strength, does not attempt to escape because it has been conditioned to believe it cannot. The preacher relates this to how many Christians have been programmed to expect problems and defeat instead of victory. He emphasizes the importance of guarding our minds and not entertaining negative thoughts, as they can influence our entire outlook on life. The sermon also touches on the dangers of bitterness and shares a personal story of a man who experienced deep pain and anger after his daughter was killed by a drunk driver.
The Great Search
By J. Glyn Owen1.7K50:07WitnessingMAT 6:33MRK 10:45JHN 14:6ACT 8:26ROM 3:231PE 2:24In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing beyond the superficial details of a story and recognizing the underlying principles. He shares a personal anecdote about a picture that initially appeared to be just branches, but upon closer examination, revealed multiple hidden faces. The speaker draws a parallel to the story being discussed, where many people only see a man seeking God, but fail to see the presence and work of God throughout. He highlights that God is the original missionary and evangelist, and emphasizes the need for believers to recognize God's seeking nature and trust in His power and grace.
(Rebuilding the House of the Lord) 2. Rebuildling the House of the Lord
By Roy Hession1.6K47:28RebuildingLEV 25:2EZR 3:1PSA 85:10HAG 2:91PE 2:24The video shown in the sermon was a documentary made by a television network in America, showcasing testimonies of people who had been reached by Jesus. The speaker was deeply moved by the revelations shared in the film, witnessing the transformation and grace that had reached these individuals. However, the sermon also highlights the danger of looking back and being obsessed with the past, rather than embracing the new things that God is doing in the present. The sermon then transitions to discussing the period of restoration after the captivity of the Israelites, emphasizing God's continued purpose of grace despite their failures.
Behold the Beauty of the Lord
By Joshua Daniel1.5K25:59NEH 1:6PSA 27:1PSA 27:4DAN 9:5MAT 16:241CO 1:18GAL 2:20PHP 2:81PE 2:24This sermon delves into the profound words of King David in Psalms 27, emphasizing the singular desire to dwell in the presence of the Lord and behold His beauty. It challenges the audience to seek true beauty found in the enduring sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, contrasting it with the moral decay and fraudulent activities witnessed in society. The call to embrace a crucified life, reflecting the beauty of the Lord through holiness and humility, is central to the message.
Jesus Christ Is Your Only Hope by Bob Jennings
By Compilations1.4K03:43CompilationsJHN 3:16ACT 4:12ROM 3:23ROM 6:23EPH 2:81PE 2:241JN 1:9In this sermon, C.T. Stud emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus as God and the sacrifice he made for humanity. He urges listeners to flee from the wrath to come and acknowledge their need for salvation. The good news is that despite being sinners deserving of hell, believers can stand perfect in the sight of God because of what Jesus did on the cross. Stud emphasizes that salvation is not achieved through our own efforts or sacrifices, but through faith in Jesus Christ and his righteous life, death, and resurrection. He encourages believers to trust in Jesus as their advocate and to rely on his love and forgiveness.
Quote - Only Two Types of People
By Leonard Ravenhill1.4K00:11Ravenhill QuoteSinSpiritual LifeJHN 8:36ROM 6:11ROM 8:12CO 5:17GAL 2:20EPH 2:1COL 3:3TIT 2:141PE 2:241JN 1:9Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes that there are fundamentally two types of people: those who are dead in sin and those who are dead to sin. He challenges listeners to examine their spiritual state and encourages them to strive for a life that is dead to sin, living in the freedom and victory that comes from Christ. The sermon calls for a deep reflection on one's relationship with sin and the transformative power of the Gospel.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Who his own self - Not another in his place, as some anciently supposed, because they thought it impossible that the Christ should suffer. Bare our sins in his own body - Bore the punishment due to our sins. In no other sense could Christ bear them. To say that they were so imputed to him as if they had been his own, and that the Father beheld him as blackened with imputed sin, is monstrous, if not blasphemous. That we, being dead to sins - Ἱνα ταις ἁμαρτιαις απογενομενοι· That we, being freed from sin - delivered out of its power, and from under its tyranny. Should live unto righteousness - That righteousness should be our master now, as sin was before. He is speaking still lo servants who were under an oppressive yoke, and were cruelly used by their masters, scourged, buffeted, and variously maltreated. By whose stripes ye were healed - The apostle refers here to Isa 53:4-6; and he still keeps the case of these persecuted servants in view, and encourages them to suffer patiently by the example of Christ, who was buffeted and scourged, and who bore all this that the deep and inveterate wounds, inflicted on their souls by sin, might be healed.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
his own self--there being none other but Himself who could have done it. His voluntary undertaking of the work of redemption is implied. The Greek puts in antithetical juxtaposition, OUR, and His OWN SELF, to mark the idea of His substitution for us. His "well-doing" in His sufferings is set forth here as an example to servants and to us all (Pe1 2:20). bare--to sacrifice: carried and offered up: a sacrificial term. Isa 53:11-12, "He bare the sin of many": where the idea of bearing on Himself is the prominent one; here the offering in sacrifice is combined with that idea. So the same Greek means in Pe1 2:5. our sins--In offering or presenting in sacrifice (as the Greek for "bare" implies) His body, Christ offered in it the guilt of our sins upon the cross, as upon the altar of God, that it might be expiated in Him, and so taken away from us. Compare Isa 53:10, "Thou shalt make His soul an offering for sin." Peter thus means by "bare" what the Syriac takes two words to express, to bear and to offer: (1) He hath borne our sins laid upon Him [namely, their guilt, curse, and punishment]; (2) He hath so borne them that He offered them along with Himself on the altar. He refers to the animals upon which sins were first laid, and which were then offered thus laden [VITRINGA]. Sin or guilt among the Semitic nations is considered as a burden lying heavily upon the sinner [GESENIUS]. on the tree--the cross, the proper place for One on whom the curse was laid: this curse stuck to Him until it was legally (through His death as the guilt-bearer) destroyed in His body: thus the handwriting of the bond against us is cancelled by His death. that we being dead to sins--the effect of His death to "sin" in the aggregate, and to all particular "sins," namely, that we should be as entirely delivered from them, as a slave that is dead is delivered from service to his master. This is our spiritful standing through faith by virtue of Christ's death: our actual mortification of particular sins is in proportion to the degree of our effectually being made conformable to His death. "That we should die to the sins whose collected guilt Christ carried away in His death, and so LIVE TO THE RIGHTEOUSNESS (compare Isa 53:11. 'My righteous servant shall justify many'), the gracious relation to God which He has brought in" [STEIGER]. by whose stripes--Greek, "stripe." ye were healed--a paradox, yet true. "Ye servants (compare 'buffeted,' 'the tree,' Pe1 2:20, Pe1 2:24) often bear the strife; but it is not more than your Lord Himself bore; learn from Him patience in wrongful sufferings.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For ye were as sheep going astray,.... This is a proof of their being healed, namely, their conversion; in which an application of the blood of Christ, and pardon, and so healing by it, was made to their souls. The apostle has still in view the prophecy of Isa 53:6. God's elect are sheep before conversion; not that they have the agreeable properties of sheep, as to be meek, harmless, innocent, clean, and profitable, for they are the reverse of all this; nor can some things be said of them before conversion, as may be after, as that they hear Christ's voice, and follow him; nor are they so called, because unprejudiced against, and predisposed unto the Gospel, for the contrary is true of them; but they are so in electing grace, and were so considered in the Father's gift of them to Christ, and when made his care and charge, and hence they are called the sheep of his hand; and when Christ laid down his life, and rose again, which he did for the sheep, and as the great Shepherd of them; and when called by grace, for their being sheep, and Christ's own sheep by the Father's gift, and his own purpose, is the reason why he looks them up, calls them by name, and returns them: but then they are not yet of his fold; they are lost sheep, lost in Adam, and by his fall, and by their own actual transgressions; they are as sheep going astray from the shepherd, and from the flock, going out of the right way, and in their own ways; and are, like sheep, stupid and insensible of their danger; and as they never return of themselves, until they are sought for, and brought back: hence it follows, but are now returned; not returned themselves, but were returned by powerful and efficacious grace: saints are passive, and not active in first conversion; they are turned, not by the power of their own free will, but by the power of God's free grace; they are returned under the illuminations and quickenings of the blessed Spirit, and through the efficacious drawings of the Father's love, unto Christ: unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls; by whom Christ is meant, who bears the office of a Shepherd, and fully performs it by feeding his sheep, providing a good fold and pasture for them; by gathering the lambs in his arms, and gently leading those that are with young; by healing their diseases, and preserving them from beasts of prey; hence he is called the good, the great, and chief Shepherd: and he is the "Bishop" or "Overseer" of the souls of his people, though not to the exclusion of their bodies: he has took the oversight of them willingly, and looks well to his flock, inspects into their cases, and often visits them, and never forsakes them; nor will he leave them till they receive the end of their faith, the salvation of their souls; which he has undertook and effected by his obedience, sufferings and death. Philo the Jew (l) observes, that "to be a shepherd is so good a work, that it is not only a title given to kings and wise men, and souls perfectly purified, but to God the governor of all---who, as a Shepherd and King, leads according to justice and law, setting over them his right Logos, "the first begotten Son", who has taken the care of this holy flock, as does the deputy of a great king. (l) De Agricultura, p. 194, 195. Next: 1 Peter Chapter 3
Tyndale Open Study Notes
2:24 He personally carried our sins: This phrase alludes to Isa 53:4, 11-12. • By his wounds you are healed: The physical suffering of Christ has freed us from slavery to sin (cp. Isa 53:5). Matthew applies similar language from Isa 53:4 to the physical healings performed by Jesus (Matt 8:17).