1 Peter 2:21

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

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Other Translations for 1 Peter 2:21

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For you have been called to this because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in his footsteps.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For to this were ye called: for also Christ suffered for you, leaving behind to you an underwriting, that ye should follow upon his footsteps:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Peter 2:21

ForG1063Conjunction evenG1519Preposition hereuntoG5124wereyecalledG2564Verb becauseG3754Conjunction ChristG5547Adjective alsoG2532Conjunction sufferedG3958Verb forG5228Preposition usG2257 leavingG5277Verb usG2254anexampleG5261Noun Masculine thatG2443ConjunctionyeshouldfollowG1872Verb hisG846 stepsG2487Noun Neuter

Commentary for 1 Peter 2:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Peter 2:21

Summary

Christ's suffering provides example for believers to emulate

Event

Establishing suffering example

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD