1 Peter 2:21 - King 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:

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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.