1Pe 2:21-24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Pet 2:21-25: 2:21-25 While there is no explicit change of address here, the general character of these verses makes them applicable to all believers. • These verses might incorporate an early Christian hymn or confession about Christ (2:22-25 ). Its focus is on the redemptive sufferings of Christ in language drawn largely from Isaiah 52:13

a2:21-25►

b2:22-25►

cIsaiah 52:13–53:12►

d2:24►

eIsa 53:4►

f11-12►

gIsa 53:5►

hIsa 53:4►

iMatt 8:17►

‏ 1 Peter 2:21-24

Summary for 1Pet 2:21-25: 2:21-25 ^a While there is no explicit change of address here, the general character of these verses makes them applicable to all believers.

• These verses might incorporate an early Christian hymn or confession about Christ (2:22-25 ^b). Its focus is on the redemptive sufferings of Christ in language drawn largely from Isaiah 52:13–53:12 ^c.
2:24 ^d He personally carried our sins: This phrase alludes to Isa 53:4 ^e, 11-12 ^f.

• By his wounds you are healed: The physical suffering of Christ has freed us from slavery to sin (cp. Isa 53:5 ^g). Matthew applies similar language from Isa 53:4 ^h to the physical healings performed by Jesus (Matt 8:17 ⁱ).