1 Peter 2:21
King James Version (KJV)
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
In context
19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
22 Who did 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 every translation
- KJV 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:
- WEB World English Bible
- For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
- ASV American Standard Version
- For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
- YLT Young's 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,
- DBY 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:
- WBS Webster Bible
- For even to this were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: