For even hereunto were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps: Treasury of Scripture even. Matthew 10:38 And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me. Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Mark 8:34,35 And when he had called the people to him with his disciples also, he said to them, Whoever will come after me, let him deny himself... Luke 9:23-25 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me... Luke 14:26,27 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters... John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer... Acts 9:16 For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith... 1 Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. 1 Thessalonians 4:2 For you know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:12 Yes, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. because. 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live to righteousness... 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also has once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh... 1 Peter 4:1 For as much then as Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind... Luke 24:26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? Acts 17:3 Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach to you... Hebrews 2:10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory... for us. Some read, for you. 1 Peter 1:20 Who truly was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, leaving. Psalm 85:13 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps. John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son... 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be you followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us... Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 1 John 2:6 He that said he stays in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 1 John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives to the death.
Context Christ's Example of Suffering
21For even hereunto were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps: 22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judges righteously: 24Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live to righteousness: by whose stripes you were healed. 25For you were as sheep going astray; but are now returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Douay-Rheims Bible
For unto this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps.
Darby Bible Translation
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:
King James Bible
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Young's Literal 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,
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