Parallel Verses
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,
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,
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 praise is it, if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye take it patiently? But and if when ye do well, ye suffer wrong and take it patiently, then is there thanks with God. 21 For hereunto verily were ye called, for Christ also suffered for us: leaving us an example that ye should follow his steps, 22 which did no sin, neither was there guile found in his mouth:
Cross References
Acts 14:22
and strengthened the disciples souls: exhorting them to continue in the faith, affirming that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Matthew 16:24
Jesus then said to his disciples. "If any man will follow me, let him forsake himself, and take up his cross and follow me.
John 16:33
These words have I spoken unto you that in me ye might have peace. For in the world shall ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
Romans 8:29
For those which he knew before, he also ordained before, that they should be like fashioned unto the shape of his son, that he might be the first begotten son among many brethren.
1 Peter 3:18
Forasmuch as Christ hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, for to bring us to God, and was killed, as pertaining to the flesh: but was quickened in the spirit.
1 Peter 4:1
Forasmuch as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he which suffereth in the flesh ceaseth from sin,
1 John 2:6
He that saith he bideth in him, ought to walk even as he walked.
1 John 3:16
Hereby are we assured of love: because he left his life for us: And therefore we ought also to give our lives for our brethren.
Psalm 85:13
Righteousness shall go before him, and prepare the way for his coming.
Matthew 10:38
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth me, is not meet for me.
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek, and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Mark 8:34-35
And he called the people unto him, with his disciples also, and said unto them, "Whosoever will follow me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Luke 9:23-25
And he said to them all, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross on him daily, and follow me.
Luke 14:26-27
"If a man come to me, and hate not his father and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, moreover and his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
Luke 24:26
Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?"
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Acts 9:16
For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake."
Acts 17:3
opening and alleging that Christ must needs have suffered and risen again from death. And that this Jesus was Christ, whom, said he, "I preach to you."
1 Corinthians 11:1
Follow me as I do Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love even as Christ loved us, and gave himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice of a sweet savour to God.
Philippians 2:5
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus:
1 Thessalonians 3:3
that no man should be moved in these afflictions. For ye yourselves know that we are even appointed thereunto.
1 Thessalonians 4:2
Ye remember what commandments we gave you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 3:12
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, must suffer persecutions.
Hebrews 2:10
For it became him - for whom are all things, and by whom are all things - after that he had brought many sons unto glory, that he should make the Lord of their salvation perfect through suffering.
1 Peter 1:20
which was ordained before the world was made: but was declared in the last times for your sakes.
1 Peter 2:24
which his own self bare our sins in his body on the tree, that we should be delivered from sin and should live in righteousness. By whose stripes ye were healed.
1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil, neither rebuke for rebuke: but contrariwise, bless: remembering that ye are thereunto called, even that ye should be heirs of blessing.
Revelation 12:11
And they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death.