1 Peter 2:21

Contemporary English Version 1995

After all, God chose you to suffer as you follow in the footsteps of Christ, who set an example by suffering for you.

Cross References

1 John 2:6

If we say we are his, we must follow the example of Christ.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me.

John 13:15

I have set the example, and you should do for each other exactly what I have done for you.

Ephesians 5:2

Let love be your guide. Christ loved us and offered his life for us as a sacrifice that pleases God.

1 John 3:16

We know what love is because Jesus gave his life for us. This is why we must give our lives for each other.

1 Peter 2:24

Christ carried the burden of our sins. He was nailed to the cross, so we would stop sinning and start living right. By his cuts and bruises you are healed.

1 Corinthians 11:1

You must follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

1 Peter 4:1

Christ suffered here on earth. Now you must be ready to suffer as he did, because suffering shows that you have stopped sinning.

Philippians 2:5

and think the same way that Christ Jesus thought:

Matthew 11:29

Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.

Romans 8:29

and he has always known who his chosen ones would be. He had decided to let them become like his own Son, so his Son would be the first of many children.

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, “We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom.”

1 Peter 3:18

Christ died once for our sins. An innocent person died for those who are guilty. Christ did this to bring you to God, when his body was put to death and his spirit was made alive.

Matthew 10:38

And unless you are willing to take up your cross and follow me, you are not fit to be my disciples.

1 Peter 3:9

Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say,

John 16:33

I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world.

Revelation 12:11

“Our people defeated Satan because of the blood of the Lamb and the message of God. They were willing to give up their lives.

Hebrews 2:10

Everything belongs to God, and all things were created by his power. So God did the right thing when he made Jesus perfect by suffering, as Jesus led many of God's children to be saved and to share in his glory.

2 Timothy 3:12

In fact, anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live right will have trouble from others.

Psalm 85:13

Justice will march in front, making a path for you to follow.

1 Peter 1:20

Christ was chosen even before the world was created, but because of you, he did not come until these last days.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

Remember the instructions we gave you as followers of the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

We didn't want any of you to be discouraged by all these troubles. You knew we would have to suffer,

Acts 17:3

to show them that the Messiah had to suffer, but that he would rise from death. Paul also told them that Jesus is the Messiah he was preaching about.

Acts 9:16

I will show him how much he must suffer for worshiping in my name.”

Luke 24:26

Didn't you know that the Messiah would have to suffer before he was given his glory?”

1 Peter 4:13

Be glad for the chance to suffer as Christ suffered. It will prepare you for even greater happiness when he makes his glorious return.