1 Peter 2:24

Who his own self. Or, “who himself.” The apostle parenthetically cites the substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus Christ as a fact always worthy of emphasis, although his main argument here is the heroic example of Jesus under mockery and trial (see on v. 23).

Bare. Or, “took away,” “lifted up” (cf. Heb. 7:27; 9:28; 13:15). Sin was imputed to Christ (see on Isa. 53:3-6; 2 Cor. 5:21) in order that righteousness might be imputed to man (cf. DA 25). By bearing man’s sins on the cross Christ could remit their penalty because He thereby paid it (see on Heb. 9:26). His death was vicarious and substitutionary, for He paid the penalty for the guilt of others (see on Heb. 9:28). “He is the propitiation ... for the sins of the whole world” (1 John 2:2).

Our sins. Christ had no sin of His own (2 Cor. 5:21), but came to bear our sins (Matt. 1:21; John 1:29; 1 Cor. 15:3; Gal. 1:4; cf. DA25).

His own body. Compare Heb. 10:10.

Tree. Gr. xulon, literally, “wood [cut and ready for use].” The usual word for “tree” (dendron) is not used in the NT for the cross. For Peter the cross became the antitype of the sacrificial altars of the Levitical priesthood.

Being dead. Gr. apoginomai, “to dismiss from one’s mind,” “to depart from.”

Christ’s death was designed to provide for more than forgiveness of past sins. The ultimate cleansing of the life from every sinful practice was the goal of His earthly mission. He came to save His people “from their sins” (see on Matt. 1:21; cf. on 1 John 1:9).

Live unto righteousness. That is, in harmony with right principles.

Stripes. Peter again quotes from Isa. 53:5.

Healed. Jesus Christ came “to heal the brokenhearted” (Luke 4:18), and all “that had need of healing” (ch. 9:11), both physically and spiritually (see on Mark 2:5, 10).