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


In Context

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

19 For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.

20 For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.

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

22 who did not sin, |neither was deceit found in his mouth.|

23 Who, when he was cursed, didn't curse back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges 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 Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:21For even to this were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye 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: