1 Peter 2:25

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Peter 2:25

BSB

For "you were like sheep going astray," but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For you were like wandering sheep. But now you have been turned back toward the Pastor and the Bishop of your souls.

ERV

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

NHEB

For you were going astray like sheep; but now have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

SMT

For ye were as sheep going astray; but now have turned about to the Shepherd and inspector of your souls.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Peter 2:25

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Commentary for 1 Peter 2:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Peter 2:25

Summary

Lost followers restored to their guardian

Event

Straying sheep return home

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD