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 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.---- 2 Peter 2:24 ESVChrist died for our sins, in our place, so we would not have to suffer the punishment we deserve. This is called “substitutionary atonement.”--- Life Application Study Bible notes‘Healed’ - The healing in the atonement does not refer to physical healing in this context (though cf. Matthew 8:17) but to the forgiveness of sins. Jesus’ death should lead to a profound change in the lives of believers. So that they now sever all ties with evil (die to sin) and devote themselves to living in a holy manner (live to righteousness).--- Crossway ESV Study Bible notes