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1 Peter 2:25

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

1 Peter 2:25

Verse 25 of 25

Scripture focus

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

1 Peter 2:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Peter 2:25

Theological / Devotional

As sheep. See on Isa. 53:6. As the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-16; Heb. 13:20) Jesus laid down His life for His sheep (John 10:15, 16).

Going astray. Or, “continually wandering.” Satan is the one who leads men “astray” (Rev. 12:9 ; 20:3, 7-9).

Returned. Gr. epistrepho, “to turn oneself round,” “to come to oneself,” often translated “to be converted” (Luke 22:32; John 12:40; Acts 3:19; James 5:20). The non-Christian has turned away from God, and at the time of conversion turns about and faces his God.

Shepherd. Gr. poimen, always translated “shepherd” except in Eph. 4:11, where “pastor” is used. For a discussion of poimaino, “to be a shepherd,” see on Acts 20:28. This term suggests the tender care and protection of Christ for His sheep (see on John 10:11). On the walls of the catacombs early Christian art portrayed Jesus as the Shepherd.

Bishop. Gr. episkopos, “overseer,” “superintendent,” “guardian” (see Vol. VI, pp. 26, 38; see on Acts 20:28).

Your souls. Or, “you” (see on Heb. 13:17). The wandering sheep is in danger of eternal loss; the pastor and all other church officers need to be rich in grace and experience themselves in order to restore straying church members to the great Shepherd.

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