"For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his …" — 1 Peter 2:21

1 Peter 2:21 · KJV

“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: {for us: some read, for you}”

— 1 Peter 2:21

Verse 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. {acceptable: or, thank}

Verse 22

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

1 Peter 2 — Context

For this {is} thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. {thankworthy: or, thank}

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: {for us: some read, for you}

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

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed {himself} to him that judgeth righteously: {himself: or, his cause}

Cross References

1 John 2:6

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

Matthew 16:24

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any {man} will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Ephesians 5:2

And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

John 13:15

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

1 John 3:16

Hereby perceive we the love {of God}, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down {our} lives for the brethren.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be ye followers of me, even as I also {am} of Christ.

1 Peter 2:24

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. {on: or, to}

Philippians 2:5

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: