Parallel Verses
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.
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
What value is there when you sin, and are buffeted for it, you take it patiently? But if, when you do well and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
21 For
Cross References
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus told his disciples: If any man wants to follow me (be mine), let him deny (disown) himself, and take up his stake and follow me (Greek: akoloutheo moi, let him be following me) (accompany me) (be in the same way with me).
John 16:33
I spoke to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you have tribulation. Be of good cheer for I have conquered the world!
Romans 8:29
Those he first recognized, he ordained in advance that they be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
1 Peter 3:18
Because Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit.
1 Peter 4:1
Since Christ suffered physically for us, you too must strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking that he had. Whoever suffers physically has ceased from sin.
1 John 2:6
He that says he lives in union with him should walk as he walked.
1 John 3:16
By this we know love, because he (Jesus) gave his life for us. We ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Psalm 85:13
Righteousness will go ahead of him and make a path for his steps.
Matthew 10:38
Anyone who does not pick up his stake and follow me is not worthy of me.
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,
Mark 8:34-35
He then spoke to both his disciples and the crowd. He said: If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his stake and follow me.
Luke 9:23-25
He told them all: If any man would come after me let him deny himself. Let him take up his stake (of self-denial) daily, and follow me.
Luke 14:26-27
You who come to me may not be my disciple unless you love me more than you love your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters and yourself.
Luke 24:26
Did the Christ need to suffer these things and enter into his glory?
John 13:15
I have given you an example. You should also do as I have done to you.
Acts 9:16
I will show him plainly how many things he must suffer for my name.
Acts 17:3
He explained and proved that Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. And that Jesus is the Messiah.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be followers (imitators) of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us. He was an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling odor.
Philippians 2:5
Have this attitude (mind-set) (understanding) (mental state) in you that was also in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 3:3
We do not want anyone to be discouraged by these troubles. You know we were bound to suffer persecution.
1 Thessalonians 4:2
You know the commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who would live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
Hebrews 2:10
It was appropriate that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, should bring many sons to glory, to make the Chief Agent of their salvation perfect through suffering.
1 Peter 1:20
Jesus was known before the foundation of the world. He was made known at the end times for your sake.
1 Peter 2:24
He bore our sins in his body upon the stake, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed because of his wounds (stripes).
1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil for evil, or insult for insult. Do just the opposite. For you were called to inherit a blessing.
Revelation 12:11
They conquered (overcame) him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives when faced with death.