Parallel Verses
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;
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:
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.
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 credit is it if, when you are struck for a fault, you take it patiently? But if when you are doing well and suffer for it, you always take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. 21 For this is your calling; because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his footsteps; 22 He committed no sin, Neither was guile found in his mouth.
Cross References
Acts 14:22
Everywhere they strengthened the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to hold to the faith. "It is through many tribulations," they said, "that we must enter into the kingdom of God."
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus said to his disciples. "If any man wishes to come after me, let him renounce self, take up his cross, and follow me.
John 16:33
I have said all this to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be courageous; I have overcome the world."
Romans 8:29
For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, so that he might be the eldest of a great brotherhood;
1 Peter 3:18
because Christ also once for all suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but make alive in spirit.
1 Peter 4:1
Since, then, Christ suffered in the flesh, do you also ever arm yourselves with the same mind (because he who has suffered in the flesh has done with sin),
1 John 2:6
By who says he "remains in him" ought to spend his life as he spent his.
1 John 3:16
By this we learn to know love, because he laid down his life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Matthew 10:38
"and he who does not take his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.
Matthew 11:29
"Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Mark 8:34-35
Then summoning the crowd to him, with his disciples. he said: "If any man wishes to follow me, let him renounce self, take up his cross, and so follow me.
Luke 9:23-25
And he said to all. "If any man wills to follow me, Let him renounce self and take up his cross daily and follow me.
Luke 14:26-27
"If any one comes to me and does not hate father and his mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters, yes, and his own very life also, he cannot be a disciple of mine.
Luke 24:26
"Behooved it not the Christ to suffer thus, and then to enter into his glory?"
John 13:15
for I have given you an example, that you also should do what I have done to you.
Acts 9:16
"for I am going to show him all he has to suffer for the sake of my name."
Acts 17:3
explaining and quoting passages to prove that the Messiah had to suffer and to rise again from the dead and that "This Jesus whom I am proclaiming unto you is the Messiah."
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be imitators of me, as I am an imitator of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
and to lead lives of love, just as Christ also loved you and gave himself up for you, an offering and sacrifice unto God, for you, an offering and sacrifice unto God, for "an odor of sweetness."
Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,
1 Thessalonians 3:3
So that no one should be shaken by these troubles??or you know well that we are appointed to troubles.
1 Thessalonians 4:2
For you know what charges I laid upon you through the Lord Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who purpose to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
Hebrews 2:10
For it befitted him, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the Pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
1 Peter 1:20
He was indeed foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was manifested at the end of the times for your sake.
1 Peter 2:24
He bore our sins in his own body upon the tree, in order that we might become dead to sins, and be alive unto righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
1 Peter 3:9
not paying back evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but on the contrary giving a blessing. Because for this you have been called??o inherit a blessing.
Revelation 12:11
And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb, And by the word of their testimony; And they loved not their life, even unto death.