who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
Servants answer back when reviled; Christ, who as Lord could have threatened with truth, never did so. Commit your cause to His hands, not desiring to make Him executioner of your revenge. God's righteous judgment gives the oppressed tranquility and consolation.
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Christians were slandered as seditionists, so the apostle settles Christian duty to magistrates clearly: submit to every human institution, whether king or provincial governor, because God ordained magistracy for the good of mankind. Obey not from fear of the rod but from conscience toward the Lord who requires it and whose honor depends on our subjection.
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Commenting on 1 Peter 2:13-25
Christ shows us the remedy against injuries: commend your cause to God. He Himself was reviled and did not revile again, suffered and made no threats. God in heaven judges righteously and will avenge wrongs done to His people without respect of persons.
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