1 Peter 2:21 - The Message This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step. He never did one thing wrong, Not once said anything amiss. They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you’re named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For even to this were you called [it is inseparable from your vocation]. For Christ also suffered for you, leaving you [His personal] example, so that you should follow in His footsteps. 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: Common English Bible You were called to this kind of endurance, because Christ suffered on your behalf. He left you an example so that you might follow in his footsteps. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For unto this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps. |