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 Car c’est une grâce que de supporter des afflictions par motif de conscience envers Dieu, quand on souffre injustement.

20 En effet, quelle gloire y a-t-il à supporter de mauvais traitements pour avoir commis des fautes? Mais si vous supportez la souffrance lorsque vous faites ce qui est bien, c’est une grâce devant Dieu.

21 Et c’est à cela que vous avez été appelés, parce que Christ aussi a souffert pour vous, vous laissant un exemple, afin que vous suiviez ses traces,

22 Lui qui n’a point commis de péché, et dans la bouche duquel il ne s’est point trouvé de fraude;

23 lui qui, injurié, ne rendait point d’injures, maltraité, ne faisait point de menaces, mais s’en remettait à celui qui juge justement;

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What Does 1 Peter 2:21 Mean?

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