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1 Peter 2:21

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

For {G1063} even {G1519} hereunto {G5124} were ye called {G2564}: because {G3754} Christ {G5547} also {G2532} suffered {G3958} for {G5228} us {G2257}, leaving {G5277} us {G2254} an example {G5261}, that {G2443} ye should follow {G1872} his {G846} steps {G2487}:

Indeed, this is what you were called to; because the Messiah too suffered, on your behalf, leaving an example so that you should follow in his steps.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • 1 John 2:6 (25 votes)

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

  • Matthew 16:24 (17 votes)

    ¶ 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.

  • John 13:15 (15 votes)

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

  • Ephesians 5:2 (13 votes)

    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.

  • 1 John 3:16 (11 votes)

    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 Peter 2:24 (8 votes)

    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.

  • 1 Corinthians 11:1 (8 votes)

    ¶ Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ.