Verse 21

1 Peter 2:21

New Living Translation

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21 For God (Elohim) called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.

Original Language Text

greek

εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ ἐκλήθητε, ὅτι καὶ Χριστὸς ἔπαθεν ὑπὲρ ⸀ὑμῶν, ὑμῖν ὑπολιμπάνων ὑπογραμμὸν ἵνα ἐπακολουθήσητε τοῖς ἴχνεσιν αὐτοῦ·

English Translation

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

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Chapter 2 Context

1 So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech... Focus ↗

2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience... Focus ↗

3 now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. Focus ↗

4 You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God (Elohim)’s temple. He was rejected by... Focus ↗

5 And you are living stones that God (Elohim) is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you... Focus ↗

6 As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and a... Focus ↗

7 Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God (Elohim) has given him. But for those who reject him,... Focus ↗

8 And, “He is the stone that makes people stumble, the rock that makes them fall.” They stumble... Focus ↗

9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God (E... Focus ↗

10 “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God (Elohim)’s people. Once you received no... Focus ↗

11 Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires t... Focus ↗

12 Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing... Focus ↗

13 For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority — whether the king as head of state, Focus ↗

14 or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to ho... Focus ↗

15 It is God (Elohim)’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make fo... Focus ↗

16 For you are free, yet you are God (Elohim)’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do ev... Focus ↗

17 Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God (Elohim), and respect the king. Focus ↗

18 You who are slaves must submit to your masters with all respect. Do what they tell you — not only if... Focus ↗

19 For God (Elohim) is pleased when, conscious of his will, you patiently endure unjust treatment. Focus ↗

20 Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer... Focus ↗

21 For God (Elohim) called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you....

22 He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. Focus ↗

23 He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his... Focus ↗

24 He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and l... Focus ↗

25 Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the G... Focus ↗

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Book: 1 Peter
Chapter: Chapter 2 (25 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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