1 Peter 2:21
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
In context
18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
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- KJV King James Version
— 1 Peter 2:21 in the KJV
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
- ESV English Standard Version
— 1 Peter 2:21 in the ESV
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.