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1 Peter 2:24

1 Peter 2:24
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Who his own self - See the notes at Heb 1:3, on the phrase “when he had by himself purged our sins.” The meaning is, that he did it in his own proper person; he did not make expiation by offering a…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Peter 2:13-25

The general rule of a Christian conversation is this, it must be honest, which it cannot be if there be not a conscientious discharge of all relative duties. The apostle here particularly treats of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree Here again we have an unmistakeable reference to the language of Isa 53:12. The Apostle, though he has begun with pointing to the sufferings…