1 Peter 2:21

For hereunto have ye been called, because Christ also hath suffered for you, leaving you a pattern, that ye should follow his steps;

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the brethren, exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 16:24

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

John 16:33

These things have I spoken to you, that ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good courage; I have overcome the world.

Romans 8:29

For whom he foreknew, he predestinated also to a conformity with the image of his Son, that he might be the first-begotten among many brethren.

1 Peter 3:18

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, put to death indeed in the flesh, but raised to life by the Spirit:

1 Peter 4:1

CHRIST then having suffered for us in the flesh, be ye also in mind armed for the same conflict: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sinning;

1 John 2:6

He who saith that he abideth in him, ought as he walked, even so himself to walk.

1 John 3:16

By this we have known the love [of Christ], because for us he laid down his own life: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Matthew 10:38

And he that taketh not up his cross, and followeth 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 to your souls.

Mark 8:34-35

Then calling to him the multitude, with his disciples, he said to them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Luke 9:23-25

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

Luke 14:26-27

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

Luke 24:26

Ought not the Messiah to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?

John 13:15

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

Acts 9:16

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

Acts 17:3

opening them clearly, and laying it evidently down that the Messiah must suffer, and rise again from the dead; and that this man is the Messiah, even Jesus, whom I preach unto you.

1 Corinthians 11:1

BE ye imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Ephesians 5:2

and walk in love as Christ also hath loved us, and given himself for us, an oblation and sacrifice to God, for an odour of a sweet smell.

Philippians 2:5

Let the same sentiment of mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

1 Thessalonians 3:3

that no man might be shaken by these tribulations; for ye yourselves know that thereunto we are appointed.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:12

And all indeed who will live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Hebrews 2:10

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

1 Peter 1:20

who was indeed predestined before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times for us,

1 Peter 2:24

who himself bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead unto sins, might live unto righteousness; "by whose stripes, [even] his, ye were healed."

1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, contrariwise, wishing men every blessing; knowing that hereunto ye have been called, that ye should inherit the [divine] benediction.

Revelation 12:11

And they have vanquished him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives 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 himself bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead unto sins, might live unto righteousness; "by whose stripes, [even] his, ye were healed."
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, put to death indeed in the flesh, but raised to life by the Spirit:
1 Peter 4:1
CHRIST then having suffered for us in the flesh, be ye also in mind armed for the same conflict: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sinning;
Luke 24:26
Ought not the Messiah to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?
Acts 17:3
opening them clearly, and laying it evidently down that the Messiah must suffer, and rise again from the dead; and that this man is the Messiah, even Jesus, whom I preach unto you.
Hebrews 2:10
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to perfect the Author of their salvation by sufferings.

For us

1 Peter 1:20
who was indeed predestined before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times for us,

Leaving

John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that just as I have done to you, ye should do also.
Romans 8:29
For whom he foreknew, he predestinated also to a conformity with the image of his Son, that he might be the first-begotten among many brethren.
1 Corinthians 11:1
BE ye imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love as Christ also hath loved us, and given himself for us, an oblation and sacrifice to God, for an odour of a sweet smell.
Philippians 2:5
Let the same sentiment of mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
1 John 2:6
He who saith that he abideth in him, ought as he walked, even so himself to walk.
1 John 3:16
By this we have known the love [of Christ], because for us he laid down his own life: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Revelation 12:11
And they have vanquished him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death.

General references

Mark 6:46
And having bid them farewell, he went into a mountain to pray.
John 5:41
I receive not glory from men.
Romans 12:14
Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Philippians 2:5
Let the same sentiment of mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: