who did not sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.”
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
When reviled, He answered not with bad language but with reason; when buffeted and spat upon, He spoke no threat of vengeance, though He had power to execute it. Instead He prayed forgiveness for those who murdered Him, and entrusted His cause to the righteous Judge.
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Christ's innocency was absolute, yet He was reviled and received not one ill word in return; though buffeted, spit upon, crowned with thorns, and crucified, He threatened no revenge but prayed for His murderers and committed Himself to God the righteous Judge.
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