1 Peter 2:21

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

Acts 14:22

confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.

Matthew 16:24

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

John 16:33

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Romans 8:29

For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:

1 Peter 3:18

Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;

1 Peter 4:1

Forasmuch then as Christ suffered in the flesh, arm ye yourselves also with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

1 John 2:6

he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.

1 John 3:16

Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Psalm 85:13

Righteousness shall go before him, And shall make his footsteps a way to walk in .

Matthew 10:38

And he that doth not take his cross and follow after me, is not worthy of me.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Mark 8:34-35

And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Luke 9:23-25

And he said unto all, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Luke 14:26-27

If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Luke 24:26

Behooved it not the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?

John 13:15

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

Acts 9:16

for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake.

Acts 17:3

opening and alleging that it behooved the Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom,'said he, I proclaim unto you, is the Christ.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Ephesians 5:2

and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.

Philippians 2:5

Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

1 Thessalonians 3:3

that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For ye know what charge we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:12

Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Hebrews 2:10

For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

1 Peter 1:20

who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was manifested at the end of times for your sake,

1 Peter 2:24

who his own self bare our sins in his body upon the tree, that we, having died unto sins, might live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed.

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Revelation 12:11

And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life even unto death.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

For us

Bible References

Because

1 Peter 2:24
who his own self bare our sins in his body upon the tree, that we, having died unto sins, might live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed.
1 Peter 3:18
Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;
1 Peter 4:1
Forasmuch then as Christ suffered in the flesh, arm ye yourselves also with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
Luke 24:26
Behooved it not the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?
Acts 17:3
opening and alleging that it behooved the Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom,'said he, I proclaim unto you, is the Christ.
Hebrews 2:10
For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

For us

1 Peter 1:20
who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was manifested at the end of times for your sake,

Leaving

Psalm 85:13
Righteousness shall go before him, And shall make his footsteps a way to walk in .
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.
Romans 8:29
For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.
Philippians 2:5
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
1 John 2:6
he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.
1 John 3:16
Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Revelation 12:11
And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life even unto death.

General references

Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
Mark 6:46
And after he had taken leave of them, he departed into the mountain to pray.
John 5:41
I receive not glory from men.
Romans 12:14
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Philippians 2:5
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

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