1 Peter 2:21

For unto this are ye called; because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps.

Acts 14:22

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

Matthew 16:24

Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any one is willing to 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 might have peace. In the world ye shall have trouble: but be of good courage, I have overcome the world.

Romans 8:29

for those whom he foreknew, He also predetermined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that He might be as the first-born among many brethren: and whom He before ordained, these He also called;

1 Peter 3:18

As Christ also once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust (that He might introduce us to God) being indeed put to death in the flesh, but raised to life by the Spirit:

1 Peter 4:1

Seeing therefore Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same thought, that he, who hath mortified the flesh, hath ceased from sin;

1 John 2:6

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

1 John 3:16

In this we know his love, that He laid down his life for us: and we should be ready to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Matthew 10:38

and he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

Matthew 11:29

Take but my yoke upon you, and learn of me, (for I am meek and lowly in heart,) and ye shall find refreshment to your souls:

Mark 8:34-35

And calling the people and his disciples to Him, He said unto them, Whosoever is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me:

Luke 9:23-25

And He said unto them all, if any one is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me:

Luke 14:26-27

so he turned and said to them, If any man come to me, and does not comparatively hate his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea and his own life too, he cannot be my disciple.

Luke 24:26

Was not the Messiah to suffer these things, and so 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 shew him how great sufferings he must endure for my name.

Acts 17:3

opening them and shewing, that the Messiah was to suffer and rise again from the dead: and that this is the Christ even, Jesus, whom, said he, I preach unto you.

1 Corinthians 11:1

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

Ephesians 5:2

even as Christ hath loved us, and given Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet perfume.

Philippians 2:5

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

1 Thessalonians 3:3

that no one might be shaken by these afflictions: for ye yourselves know that we are appointed hereunto.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

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

2 Timothy 3:12

And indeed all, that are desirous to live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.

Hebrews 2:10

For it became Him for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect by sufferings:

1 Peter 1:20

who was indeed appointed before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times, for your sakes,

1 Peter 2:24

Who Himself bare our sins in his own body on the cross, that we being dead to sins, might live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye are healed.

1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil, or reproach for reproach: but on the contrary blessing even those that curse you: knowing ye are called unto this, that ye may obtain a blessing.

Revelation 12:11

And they have overcome him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their life unto the 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 bare our sins in his own body on the cross, that we being dead to sins, might live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye are healed.
1 Peter 3:18
As Christ also once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust (that He might introduce us to God) being indeed put to death in the flesh, but raised to life by the Spirit:
1 Peter 4:1
Seeing therefore Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same thought, that he, who hath mortified the flesh, hath ceased from sin;
Luke 24:26
Was not the Messiah to suffer these things, and so to enter into his glory?
Acts 17:3
opening them and shewing, that the Messiah was to suffer and rise again from the dead: and that this is the Christ even, Jesus, whom, said he, 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 to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect by sufferings:

For us

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

Leaving

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 those whom he foreknew, He also predetermined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that He might be as the first-born among many brethren: and whom He before ordained, these He also called;
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be ye then imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
even as Christ hath loved us, and given Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet perfume.
Philippians 2:5
Let the same mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
1 John 2:6
He that saith, he abideth in Him, ought himself also so to walk even as He walked.
1 John 3:16
In this we know his love, that He laid down his life for us: and we should be ready to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Revelation 12:11
And they have overcome him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their life unto the death.

General references

Mark 6:46
and when He had sent them away, He retired into a mountain to pray.
John 5:41
Though I desire not applause from men:
Romans 12:14
Bless them that persecute you: bless them, I say, and do not curse them.
Philippians 2:5
Let the same mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: