1 Peter 2:21 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Peter 2:21 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Peter 2:21 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

1 Peter 2:21 — World English Bible

1 Peter 2:21 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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 — American Standard Version

1 Peter 2:21 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“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 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Peter 2:21 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“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 — Darby Translation

1 Peter 2:21 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For hereunto ye are called: for Christ also suffred for you, leauing you an ensample that ye should follow his steppes.”

1 Peter 2:21 — Geneva Bible

1 Peter 2:21 in Context — 1 Peter 2

19 Porque esto es agradable, si alguno á causa de la conciencia delante de Dios, sufre molestias padeciendo injustamente.

20 Porque ¿qué gloria es, si pecando vosotros sois abofeteados, y lo sufrís? mas si haciendo bien sois afligidos, y lo sufrís, esto ciertamente es agradable delante de Dios.

21 Porque para esto sois llamados; pues que también Cristo padeció por nosotros, dejándonos ejemplo, para que vosotros sigáis sus pisadas:

22 El cual no hizo pecado; ni fué hallado engaño en su boca:

23 Quien cuando le maldecían, no retornaba maldición; cuando padecía, no amenazaba, sino remitía [la causa] al que juzga justamente:

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What Does 1 Peter 2:21 Mean?

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