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:

Translations

1 Peter 2:21 - Amplified Bible

For even to this were you called [it is inseparable from your vocation]. For Christ also suffered for you, leaving you [His personal] example, so that you should follow in His footsteps.

1 Peter 2:21 - American Standard Version

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

1 Peter 2:21 - Bible in Basic English

This is God's purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go in his footsteps:

1 Peter 2:21 - Darby Bible

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:

1 Peter 2:21 - English Standard Version

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.

1 Peter 2:21 - 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:

1 Peter 2:21 - La Biblia de las Americas

Porque para este propòsito habéis sido llamados, pues también Cristo sufriò por vosotros, dejándoos (Algunos mss. posteriores dicen: nosotros, dejándonos) ejemplo para que sigáis sus pisadas,

1 Peter 2:21 - The Message

This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step.

   He never did one thing wrong,
   Not once said anything amiss.
They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you’re named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls.

1 Peter 2:21 - New American Standard Bible

For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,

1 Peter 2:21 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Porque para este propòsito han sido llamados, pues también Cristo sufriò por ustedes, dejándoles ejemplo para que sigan Sus pasos,

1 Peter 2:21 - World English Bible

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

1 Peter 2:21 - Young's Living 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,

1 Peter 2:21 - Additional Comments

This is the verse that is at the center of "In His Steps", by Charles Sheldon, which inspired the WWJD, or "What Would Jesus Do?", movement. In the book, Dr. Bruce says, "My life has been one of comparative luxury. I do not, of course, mean to say that I have not had trials and discouragements and burdens in my church ministry. But I cannot say that I have suffered any for Jesus. That verse in Peter constantly haunts me: 'Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that ye should follow His steps.' I have lived in luxury. I do not know what it means to want."

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