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Berean Standard Bible

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

1 Peter 2:25

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Peter closes his reflection on Christ's suffering, which he has described with language from Isaiah 53. He turns from the example of the cross to what it accomplished for those who follow him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because, like sheep, you had gone out of the way; but now you have come back to him who keeps watch over your souls.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for you were as sheep going astray, but you turned back now to the shepherd and overseer of your souls.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque vosotros erais como ovejas descarriadas; mas ahora habéis vuelto al Pastor y Obispo de vuestras almas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Antes ustedes eran como ovejas descarriadas, pero ahora han regresado al Pastor que cuida de sus vidas.

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