21For even to this were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:


In Context

18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

19 For this is thank-worthy, if a man for conscience towards God endureth grief, suffering wrongfully.

20 For what glory is it, if, when ye are buffeted for your faults, ye bear it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye bear it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

21 For even to this were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

22 Who committed no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

1 Peter 2:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:21To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:21For unto this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:21For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:21For to this have ye been called; for Christ also has suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow in his steps:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:21For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:21for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may follow his steps,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:21For even hereunto were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps: