1 Peter 2:21

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

John 16:33

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."

Romans 8:29

For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

1 Peter 3:18

For Christ also suffered once for sins, 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

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh,arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

1 John 2:6

whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.

1 John 3:16

By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.

Psalm 85:13

Righteousness will go before him and make his footsteps a way.

Matthew 10:38

And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Mark 8:34-35

And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

Luke 9:23-25

And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

Luke 14:26-27

"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.

Luke 24:26

Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?"

John 13:15

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

Acts 9:16

For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name."

Acts 17:3

explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, "This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ."

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Ephesians 5:2

And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Philippians 2:5

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,

1 Thessalonians 3:3

that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:12

Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Hebrews 2:10

For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.

1 Peter 1:20

He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you

1 Peter 2:24

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.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.

Revelation 12:11

And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives 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
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.
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also suffered once for sins, 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
Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh,arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
Luke 24:26
Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?"
Acts 17:3
explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, "This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ."
Hebrews 2:10
For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.

For us

1 Peter 1:20
He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you

Leaving

Psalm 85:13
Righteousness will go before him and make his footsteps a way.
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.
Romans 8:29
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Philippians 2:5
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
1 John 2:6
whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.
1 John 3:16
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
Revelation 12:11
And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.

General references

Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.
Mark 6:46
And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray.
John 5:41
I do not receive glory from people.
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
Philippians 2:5
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,

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