1 Peter 2:21

KJV1611 – Modern English

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    To this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example to follow in His footsteps.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} {G1519} hereunto{G5124} were ye called:{G2564} because{G3754} Christ{G5547} also{G2532} suffered{G3958} for{G5228} you,{G2257} leaving{G5277} you{G2254} an example,{G5261} that{G2443} ye should follow{G1872} his{G846} steps:{G2487}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} even{G1519} hereunto{G5124} were ye called{G2564}{(G5681)}: because{G3754} Christ{G5547} also{G2532} suffered{G3958}{(G5627)} for{G5228} us{G2257}, leaving{G5277}{(G5723)} us{G2254} an example{G5261}, that{G2443} ye should follow{G1872}{(G5661)} his{G846} steps{G2487}:

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    For herevnto verely were ye called: for Christ also suffered for vs levinge vs an insample yt ye shuld folowe his steppes

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    For here vnto are ye called, for so moch as Christ also suffred for vs, leauynge vs an ensample, that ye shulde folowe his fotesteppes,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For hereunto ye are called: for Christ also suffred for you, leauing you an ensample that ye should folow his steppes.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For herevnto veryly were ye called, for Christe also suffered for vs, leauyng vs an ensample, that ye should folowe his steppes.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you{TR reads "us" instead of "you"} an example, that you should follow his steps,

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may follow his steps,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 John 2:6 : 6 He who says he abides in him ought himself also to walk just as he walked.
  • Matt 16:24 : 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
  • Acts 14:22 : 22 Strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that we must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.
  • 1 Pet 3:18 : 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit;
  • 1 Pet 4:1 : 1 Since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind: for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;
  • 1 John 3:16 : 16 By this we perceive the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
  • Heb 2:10 : 10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
  • Matt 11:29 : 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest for your souls.
  • Rom 8:29 : 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
  • Eph 5:2 : 2 And walk in love, as Christ also loved us, and gave himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.
  • Phil 2:5 : 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
  • John 13:15 : 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.
  • John 16:33 : 33 I have spoken these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
  • Acts 9:16 : 16 For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake.
  • Ps 85:13 : 13 Righteousness shall go before Him, and shall set us in the way of His steps.
  • Matt 10:38 : 38 And he who does not take his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.
  • Mark 8:34-35 : 34 And when he had called the people to him, with his disciples also, he said to them, Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's, will save it.
  • Luke 9:23-25 : 23 And he said to them all, If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. 25 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses himself or is cast away?
  • Luke 14:26-27 : 26 If any man comes to me and does not hate his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 And whoever does not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
  • Luke 24:26 : 26 Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into his glory?
  • 1 Thess 3:3 : 3 That no one should be unsettled by these afflictions, for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.
  • 1 Thess 4:2 : 2 For you know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.
  • 2 Tim 3:12 : 12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
  • 1 Cor 11:1 : 1 Be imitators of me, just as I am of Christ.
  • Acts 17:3 : 3 Opening and explaining that Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is Christ.
  • 1 Pet 1:20 : 20 He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
  • 1 Pet 2:24 : 24 Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed.
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
  • Rev 12:11 : 11 And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives even to death.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Pet 2:19-20
    2 verses
    81%

    19 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.

    20 For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer for it, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.

  • 1 Pet 3:16-18
    3 verses
    78%

    16 Having a good conscience, so that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.

    17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

    18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit;

  • 1 Pet 4:1
    77%

    1 Since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind: for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;

  • Phil 1:29-30
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    75%

    29 For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,

    30 Having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear to be in me.

  • 2 Thess 1:4-5
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    75%

    4 So that we ourselves boast of you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure:

    5 Which is a clear sign of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer:

  • 1 Pet 4:12-14
    3 verses
    75%

    12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to test you, as though some strange thing happened to you:

    13 But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

    14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: on their part he is spoken of as evil, but on your part he is glorified.

  • 1 Pet 2:22-24
    3 verses
    74%

    22 Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth:

    23 Who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously:

    24 Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed.

  • 1 Thess 2:14
    74%

    14 For you, brothers, became followers of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Jews:

  • 1 Pet 5:9-10
    2 verses
    73%

    9 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are experienced by your brethren in the world.

    10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

  • Phil 3:17
    72%

    17 Brothers, join in following my example, and mark those who walk as you have us for a pattern.

  • 1 Pet 4:16
    72%

    16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.

  • 2 Tim 2:3
    72%

    3 Therefore endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Tim 3:12
    72%

    12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

  • 1 Cor 11:1
    72%

    1 Be imitators of me, just as I am of Christ.

  • 1 Thess 2:12
    71%

    12 That you would walk worthy of God, who has called you to His kingdom and glory.

  • 1 Pet 3:9
    71%

    9 Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

  • 1 Pet 3:13-14
    2 verses
    71%

    13 And who is he who will harm you if you are followers of what is good?

    14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. Do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled;

  • 1 Pet 4:19
    71%

    19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust the keeping of their souls to him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

  • 1 Thess 1:6-7
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    70%

    6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit:

    7 So that you became examples to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

  • Heb 12:3-4
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    3 For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your minds.

    4 You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed, striving against sin.

  • John 13:15
    70%

    15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

  • Heb 5:8
    70%

    8 Though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience through the things which He suffered;

  • Eph 5:1
    70%

    1 Be therefore followers of God, as beloved children;

  • 1 Thess 3:4
    69%

    4 For truly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know.

  • Heb 2:10
    69%

    10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

  • 2 Cor 1:5-6
    2 verses
    69%

    5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.

    6 And if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer; or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

  • 1 Pet 1:6
    69%

    6 In which you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials:

  • 1 Cor 4:12
    69%

    12 And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it.

  • John 21:19
    69%

    19 He said this, signifying by what death he would glorify God. After he spoke this, he said to him, Follow me.

  • 1 Pet 2:15
    69%

    15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

  • Jas 5:10
    69%

    10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction and of patience.

  • Eph 4:1
    69%

    1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling with which you are called,

  • 2 Thess 2:14
    69%

    14 To which he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Heb 2:18
    69%

    18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to help those who are tempted.

  • Heb 10:32-33
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    32 But call to remembrance the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings,

    33 Partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so treated.