1 Peter 2:21

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

Cross References

1 John 2:6

The one who says he remains in him  should walk just as he walked.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

John 13:15

For I have given you an example,   that you also should do just as I have done for you.

Ephesians 5:2

and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us,  a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.

1 John 3:16

This is how we have come to know love: He laid down his life  for us.  We should also lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

1 Peter 2:24

He himself bore our sins  in his body  on the tree;  so that, having died to sins,  we might live for righteousness.  By his wounds   , you have been healed.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.

1 Peter 4:1

Therefore, since Christ suffered  in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same understanding   #– #because the one who suffers in the flesh is finished  with sin   #– #

Philippians 2:5

Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus,

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,   because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Romans 8:29

For those he foreknew he also predestined  to be conformed to the image of his Son,  so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the  disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith  and by telling them, ‘It is necessary to go through many hardships  to enter the kingdom of God.’

1 Peter 3:18

For Christ also suffered  for sins once for all,  the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God.  He was put to death in the flesh  , but made alive by the Spirit,

Matthew 10:38

And whoever doesn’t take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.

1 Peter 3:9

not paying back evil for evil  or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing,  since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.

John 16:33

I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.’

Revelation 12:11

They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; for they did not love their lives to the point of death.

Hebrews 2:10

For in bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was entirely appropriate that God #– #for whom and through whom all things exist #– #should make the pioneer  of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

2 Timothy 3:12

In fact, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

1 Peter 1:20

He was foreknown  before the foundation of the world but was revealed in these last times  for you.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know what commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that no one will be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.

Acts 17:3

explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Messiah to suffer and rise from the dead: ‘This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah.’

Acts 9:16

I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.’

Luke 24:26

Wasn’t it necessary for the Messiah to suffer   these things and enter into his glory? ’

1 Peter 4:13

Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of Christ,  so that you may also rejoice with great joy when his glory is revealed.