unfoldingWord_en_tn/1pe/02/24.md

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Connecting Statement:

Peter continues talking about Jesus Christ. He is still speaking to people who are servants.

He himself

This refers to Jesus, with emphasis. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns)

carried our sins in his body to the tree

Here "carried our sins" means he suffered the punishment for our sins. Alternate translation: "suffered the punishment for our sins in his body on the tree" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

the tree

This is a reference to the cross on which Jesus died, which was made of wood. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

By his bruises you have been healed

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God has healed you because people bruised him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)