Parallel Verses
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,
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.
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:
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:
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 from a principle of conscience. what glory is there in suffering corporal punishment for real offences? but if you meet with ill usage for doing your duty, and bear it with constancy, 21 this will conciliate the divine favour. and this is the condition of your vocation, since Christ himself has suffer'd for us, 22 leaving an example for your exact imitation, he who never offended, and from whose lips no fallacy was ever utter'd,
Cross References
Acts 14:22
encouraging the disciples, exhorting them to persevere in the faith, representing that it is thro' much tribulation that we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Matthew 16:24
Then addressing himself to his disciples, if any man, said he, would follow me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross, and so follow me.
John 16:33
these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.
Romans 8:29
for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;
1 Peter 3:18
for Jesus Christ himself has already suffer'd for our sins, the innocent for the guilty, to bring us to God: who, tho' he died with respect to his body, was rais'd to life by that spirit,
1 Peter 4:1
Since then Christ has with respect to his mortal nature died for us, arm yourselves with this reflection, that he, who is dead with respect to sensuality, has renounced sin;
1 John 2:6
he that says he is attach'd to Christ, ought to regulate his conduct by his example.
1 John 3:16
this is the proof of the divine love, Christ expos'd his life for us: and we ought to expose our lives for the brethren.
Matthew 10:38
and he that does not take his cross, and so follow after me, is unworthy of me.
Matthew 11:29
take my yoke upon you, and learn to be meek like me, and of an humble temper: and ye shall enjoy tranquillity of mind.
Mark 8:34-35
Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me.
Luke 9:23-25
Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 14:26-27
and said, he that can't abandon his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, nay, even his own life, cannot be my disciple.
Luke 24:26
was not the Messiah to have suffer'd thus, and after that enter into his glory?
John 13:15
for I have given you example, that you might behave to one another, as I have to you.
Acts 9:16
for I will make him see how much he must suffer for my name.
Acts 17:3
explaining them, and setting it to view, that the Messiah was to suffer and rise again from the dead: and that Jesus, whom he denounc'd to them, was that very Messiah.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Imitate herein my example as I do that of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
for Christ loved us, and for us gave himself an offering and a sacrifice acceptable to God.
Philippians 2:5
for the same temper of mind ought to be in you as was in Christ Jesus:
1 Thessalonians 3:3
none of you might be stagger'd by these persecutions: for you know that we are destin'd to suffer.
1 Thessalonians 4:2
for you know the precepts we gave you in the name of the Lord Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:12
and those who will live like Christians, shall generally suffer persecution.
Hebrews 2:10
For it was agreeable to his wisdom, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to consecrate the author of their salvation by his sufferings.
1 Peter 1:20
who was destin'd before the creation of the world, tho' 'tis of late only that he has appear'd, upon your account:
1 Peter 2:24
he himself cancel'd our sins by the crucifixion of his body, that we being set free from sin, might live in the service of virtue. it is by his bruises that you were healed:
1 Peter 3:9
don't return evil for evil, nor calumny for calumny; on the contrary, bestow your benedictions, considering that your vocation obliges you thereto, as a means to obtain the divine blessing.
Revelation 12:11
they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word to which they gave testimony; for their lives they expos'd to the last.