Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
did.
Isaiah 53:9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.
Matthew 27:4,19,23,24 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that…
Luke 23:41,47 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss…
guile.
John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
Revelation 14:5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
and no deceit was found in His mouth
This phrase highlights the truthfulness and integrity of Jesus. In a cultural context where honor and shame were significant, being without deceit was a mark of true righteousness and honor. Jesus' life and teachings consistently reflected truth, aligning with His declaration in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." This aspect of Jesus' character fulfills the prophecy in Isaiah 53:9, reinforcing His role as the suffering servant who embodies truth and righteousness. The absence of deceit in Jesus' words and actions serves as a model for believers, who are called to speak truthfully and live with integrity, even in the face of suffering or persecution.
• Peter affirms the flawless righteousness of Jesus. The statement echoes Isaiah 53:9, confirming that the Messiah lived His entire earthly life without a single act of rebellion against God.
• 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” Because Jesus never sinned, He could bear our sins as a perfect substitute.
• Hebrews 4:15 adds, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who was tempted in every way just as we are, yet was without sin.” His sinlessness means He understands every temptation we face and still offers the victory we need.
• John 8:46 records Jesus asking, “Which of you can convict Me of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?” Even His opponents could find no fault.
• Practical takeaways:
– Confidence—our salvation rests on a spotless Savior.
– Assurance—His righteousness is credited to everyone who trusts Him.
– Example—He shows the pattern for holy living.
• Isaiah 53:9 foretold, “He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.” Peter cites the prophecy to show that Jesus fulfilled it perfectly.
• Deceit is the root of many sins; by highlighting the absence of guile in Christ’s speech, Peter underscores the total integrity of the Lord—from thought to word to deed.
• 1 Peter 1:19 describes Jesus as “a lamb without blemish or spot,” linking His honesty with the unblemished Passover lamb that prefigured Him.
• 1 John 3:5 reminds believers, “You know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin.” His truthful mouth validates every promise He makes.
• Practical takeaways:
– Trust—every word Jesus speaks is reliable; His teachings are safe to build life upon.
– Transformation—because He lives in believers, He enables us to speak truthfully (Ephesians 4:25).
– Witness—our credibility in sharing the gospel rests on reflecting His honesty.
Peter’s concise quotation of Isaiah 53 draws our attention to Jesus’ absolute sinlessness and flawless truthfulness. The spotless life and sincere words of Christ certify Him as the righteous substitute who bore our sins, the trustworthy Teacher whose promises never fail, and the perfect example who empowers His people to walk in holiness and honesty.
(22) Who did no sin.--This verse is not to be taken by itself, but in the closest conjunction with the following. It is not the sinlessness of Christ by itself that is here set as an example before the servants, but His sinlessness in combination with His ill-treatment, or rather, His meekness under the combination. St. Peter again adapts the words of Isaiah (Isaiah 53:9) to his purpose. The word there was one of violent transgression; St. Peter substitutes the simple word which he had used in 1Peter 2:20, "fault"--"who never made a fault"--such as household servants were often committing--"neither was guile found in His mouth"--again referring to what was common with servants--petty acts of dishonesty, and petty deceits to screen themselves from punishment. One thing which lends special point to the allusion to Isaiah's prophecy is that Israel is in that passage spoken of under the title of God's "servant," a thought familiar to St. Peter long ago in connection with Christ. (See Note on Acts 3:13.)Verse 22. - Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. St. Peter is quoting the Septuagint Version of Isaiah 53:9, almost exactly, the word ἁμαρτίαν, sin, being substituted for ἀνομίαν, lawlessness ("violence" in our version). We should notice that the Messiah, whose example is here set before Christian slaves, is called by the prophet "the Servant of Jehovah" (Isaiah lit. 13). Slaves were often tempted to deceit and guile; they must look to the Lord Jesus, and strive to copy his innocence and his truth. The verb εὑρίσκεσθαι, to be found, is sometimes said to be used, by a Hebraism, for the simple verb "to be." Winer says, "Between these two verbs, however, there is always this distinction, that, whilst εϊναι, indicates the quality of a thing in itself, εὑρίσκεσθαι indicates the quality in so far as it is discovered, detected, recognized, in the subject" ('Greek Grammar,' 65:8).