1 Peter 2:21

HCSB

1 Peter 2:21

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Holman Bible

For you were called to this,
because Christ also suffered for you,
leaving you an example,
so that you should follow in His steps.

New American Standard Bible

For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,

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:

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 » 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

Followers » A divine example

Good » Christ's » 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

Social duties » Mercifulness » Of good example

Suffering » Vicarious

Topics

Commitment, to Jesus Christ

Conformity

disciples, characteristics of

discipleship, nature of

ethics, basis of

God, Suffering Of

Gospel, Requirements Of

Imitating

Orthodoxy, In Nt

Sanctification, Means And Results

Consider Your Call To Salvation

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Strong's

Root Form

Definition

Usage

For

G1063

γάρ
Gar

for, , not tr

Usage: 825

even

G1519

εἰς
Eis

into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,

Usage: 1267

hereunto

G5124

τοῦτο
Touto

this, therefore Trans, that, for this cause , wherefore , it, not tr,

Usage: 232

were ye called

G2564

καλέω
Kaleo

call, bid, be so named, named ,

Usage: 106

because

G3754

ὅτι
Hoti

that, for, because, how that, how,

Usage: 764

Christ

G5547

Χριστός
christos

Christ

Usage: 557

also

G2532

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and

Usage: 0

suffered

G3958

πάσχω πάθω πένθω
Pascho

suffer, be vexed, passion Trans, feel

Usage: 32

for

G5228

ὑπέρ
Huper

for, of, above, for sake, on behalf, more than, in stead, than, very chiefest Trans, beyond, to, over, more, exceedingly abundantly , exceedingly , very highly ,

Usage: 138

G2257
G2254

ἡμῶν
hemon
ἡμῖν
hemin

our, us, we, not tr,
us, we, our, for us

Usage: 388
Usage: 160

leaving

G5277

ὑπολιμπάνω
Hupolimpano

leave

Usage: 1

an example

G5261

ὑπογραμμός
Hupogrammos

example

Usage: 1

that

G2443

ἵνα
Hina

that, to,

Usage: 472

ye should follow

G1872

ἐπακολουθέω
Epakoloutheo

follow, follow after

Usage: 4

his

G846

him, his, their, he, her, they, same, himself,

Usage: 0

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Context Readings

Submission Of Slaves To Masters

²⁰ For what credit is there if you sin and are punished, and you endure it? But when you do what is good and suffer, if you endure it, this brings favor with God. ²¹ For you were called to this,
because Christ also suffered for you,
leaving you an example,
so that you should follow in His steps.
²² He did not commit sin,
and no deceit was found in His mouth;

1 Peter 2:21

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