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1 Peter 2:24

1 Peter 2:25 kjva — For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— 1 Peter 2:25, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Peter 2 — Context

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Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

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Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

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

1 Peter 2:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Peter 2:25 say?
1 Peter 2:25 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. ”
Where is 1 Peter 2:25 in the Bible?
1 Peter 2:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 25.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 2:25.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 2:25 in?
1 Peter 2:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 2:25?
1 Peter 2:25 reads (KJVA): “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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