Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
For to this were ye called: for also Christ suffered for you, leaving behind to you an underwriting, that ye should follow upon his footsteps:
New American Standard Bible
For
King James Version
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Holman Bible
because Christ also suffered
leaving you an example,
so that you should follow
International Standard Version
This is, in fact, what you were called to do, because: The Messiah also suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his steps.
A Conservative Version
For ye were called for this. Because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, so that ye should follow his footsteps.
American Standard Version
For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Amplified
For [as a believer] you have been called for this purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may follow in His footsteps.
An Understandable Version
[After all], this is what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps.
Anderson New Testament
To this, indeed, you have been called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his footsteps.
Bible in Basic English
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:
Common New Testament
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
Daniel Mace New Testament
this will conciliate the divine favour. and this is the condition of your vocation, since Christ himself has suffer'd for us,
Darby Translation
For to this have ye been called; for Christ also has suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow in his steps:
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
Besides, to this you were called; for even Christ suffered for us, leaving us a pattern, that you should follow his footsteps;
Godbey New Testament
For unto this you have been called: because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you may follow in his steps:
Goodspeed New Testament
That is the life to which you have been called, for Christ himself suffered for you, leaving you an example so that you might follow his footsteps.
John Wesley New Testament
For even hereunto are ye called; for Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps:
King James 2000
For even to this were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps:
Lexham Expanded Bible
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his footsteps,
Modern King James verseion
For you were not called to this? For Christ also suffered on our behalf, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For hereunto verily were ye called, for Christ also suffered for us: leaving us an example that ye should follow his steps,
Moffatt New Testament
It is your vocation; for when Christ suffered for you, he left you an example, and you must follow his footsteps.
Montgomery New Testament
For this is your calling; because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his footsteps;
NET Bible
For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.
New Heart English Bible
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
Noyes New Testament
For to this ye were called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps;
Sawyer New Testament
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you a copy that you should follow his steps,
The Emphasized Bible
For, hereunto, have ye been called; because, Christ also, suffered in your behalf, unto you, leaving behind a pattern, that ye might follow in his steps:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For hereunto have ye been called, because Christ also hath suffered for you, leaving you a pattern, that ye should follow his steps;
Twentieth Century New Testament
For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered--on your behalf--and left you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
Webster
For even to this were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Weymouth New Testament
And it is to this you were called; because Christ also suffered on your behalf, leaving you an example so that you should follow in His steps.
Williams New Testament
Indeed, it was to this kind of living that you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you might follow His footsteps.
World English Bible
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
Worrell New Testament
For to this were ye called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow His steps;
Worsley New Testament
For unto this are ye called; because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps.
Youngs Literal Translation
for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may follow his steps,
Themes
Afflicted saints » Should imitate Christ
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Christian conduct » Following the example of Christ
Discipleship » Followers, blessings promised to » A divine example
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Example » Good example, general references to
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Suffering wrongfully
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Being guileless
Examples » Jesus Christ being an example
Holiness » Christ » An example of
Meekness » Christ set an example of
Servants » Should follow Christ's example
Shepherds/pastors » The lord being a shepherd
Interlinear
Touto
Huper
hemon
ἡμῖν
hemin
Usage: 160
Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Peter 2:21
Devotionals containing 1 Peter 2:21
References
Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 2:21
Images 1 Peter 2:21
Prayers for 1 Peter 2:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Submission Of Slaves To Masters
20 For what glory, if, sinning and being cuffed, ye endure? but if, doing good, and suffering, ye endure, this is grace with God. 21 For to this were ye called: for also Christ suffered for you, leaving behind to you an underwriting, that ye should follow upon his footsteps: 22 Who did no sin, nor was deceit found in his mouth:
Cross References
Acts 14:22
And supporting the souls of the disciples, beseeching to remain in the faith, that through many pressures we must come into the kingdom of God.
Matthew 16:24
Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any wish to come after me, let him deny himself absolutely, and lift up his cross, and follow me.
John 16:33
These have I spoken to you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world shall ye have pressure; but take courage; I have conquered the world.
Romans 8:29
For whom he before knew, he also before determined of the form of the image of his Son, for him to be first born in many brethren.
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also once suffered for sins, the just one for the unjust, that he might bring us near to God, truly put to death in the flesh, and made alive by the Spirit:
1 Peter 4:1
Therefore Christ having suffered for us in the flesh,, also arm ye yourselves with the same mind: (for he having suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;)
1 John 2:6
He saying he remains in him ought, as he walked about, so also he to walk about.
1 John 3:16
In this have we known love, for he set his soul for us: and we ought to set the souls for the brethren.
Psalm 85:13
Justice shall go before him, and shall set to the way of his steps.
Matthew 10:38
And whoever takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me.
Matthew 11:29
Lift up my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and humble in heart; and ye shall find rest to your souls.
Mark 8:34-35
And having called the crowd with his disciples, he said to them, Whoever wills to come after me, let him absolutely deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Luke 9:23-25
And he said to all, If any one wish to come after me, let him deny himself, and lift up his cross daily and let him follow me.
Luke 14:26-27
If any come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, and yet also his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
Luke 24:26
Must not Christ suffer these things, and enter into his glory?
John 13:15
For I have given you a pattern, as I have done to you, also should ye do.
Acts 9:16
For I will show him what he must suffer for my name.
Acts 17:3
Opening and setting before, that it was necessary for Christ to suffer, and rise from, the dead; and that this is Christ Jesus, whom I announce to you.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be ye imitators of me, as I also of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
And walk ye in love, as also Christ loved us, and gave himself for us a gift and sacrifice to God for a smell of sweet odor.
Philippians 2:5
For let this be in mind among you, which also in Christ Jesus;
1 Thessalonians 3:3
For none to be shaken in these pressures: for ye yourselves know that for this we are placed.
1 Thessalonians 4:2
For ye know what orders we gave you by the Lord Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:12
And all wishing to live devotedly in Christ Jesus shall be driven out.
Hebrews 2:10
For it became him, for whom all things, and by whom all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the chief of their salvation by sufferings.
1 Peter 1:20
Known truly before the foundation of the world, and made manifest in the last times for you,
1 Peter 2:24
Who himself bear up our sins in his body upon the wood, that we, removed from sins, should live to justice: by whose bloody mark ye were healed.
1 Peter 3:9
Not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing: and on the contrary prayer; knowing that to this were ye called, that ye might inherit praise.
Revelation 12:11
And they conquered him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their souls till death.