1 Peter 2:21
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:In other versions
For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
ASV
This is God's purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go in his footsteps:
BBE
For to this have ye been called; for Christ also has suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow in his steps:
DBY
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
WEB
for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may follow his steps,
YLT
For even hereunto were all of you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that all of you should follow his steps:
ENG
For even to this were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
WBT
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
BSB
In context
19For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
20For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus