1 Peter 2:21

God's Word

God called you to endure suffering because Christ suffered for you. He left you an example so that you could follow in his footsteps.

Cross References

Psalm 85:13

Righteousness will go ahead of him and make a path for his steps.

Matthew 10:38

Whoever doesn’t take up his cross and follow me doesn’t deserve to be my disciple.

Matthew 11:29

Place my yoke  over your shoulders, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble. Then you will find rest for yourselves

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Those who want to come with me must say no to the things they want, pick up their crosses, and follow me.

Luke 24:26

Didn’t the Messiah have to suffer these things and enter into his glory?”

John 13:15

I’ve given you an example that you should follow.

John 16:33

I’ve told you this so that my peace will be with you. In the world you’ll have trouble. But cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the disciples in these cities and encouraged the disciples to remain faithful. Paul and Barnabas told them, “We must suffer a lot to enter God’s kingdom.”

Acts 17:3

He explained and showed them that the Messiah had to suffer, die, and come back to life, and that Jesus, the person he talked about, was this Messiah.

Acts 9:16

I’ll show him how much he has to suffer for the sake of my name.”

Romans 8:29

This is true because he already knew his people and had already appointed them to have the same form as the image of his Son. Therefore, his Son is the firstborn among many children.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Imitate me as I imitate Christ.

Ephesians 5:2

Live in love as Christ also loved us. He gave his life for us as an offering and sacrifice, a soothing aroma to God.

Philippians 2:5

Have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that these troubles don’t disturb any of you. You know that we’re destined to suffer persecution.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

You know what orders we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:12

Those who try to live a godly life because they believe in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Hebrews 2:10

God is the one for whom and through whom everything exists. Therefore, while God was bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was the right time to bring Jesus, the source of their salvation, to the end of his work through suffering.

1 Peter 1:20

He is the lamb who was known long ago before the world existed, but for your good he became publicly known in the last period of time.

1 Peter 2:24

Christ carried our sins in his body on the cross so that freed from our sins, we could live a life that has God’s approval. His wounds have healed you.

1 Peter 3:18

This is true because Christ suffered for our sins once. He was an innocent person, but he suffered for guilty people so that he could bring you to God. His body was put to death, but he was brought to life through his spirit.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you, or ridicule those who ridicule you. Instead, bless them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 4:1

Since Christ has suffered physically, take the same attitude that he had. (A person who has suffered physically no longer sins.)

1 Peter 4:13

but be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory.

1 John 2:6

Those who say that they live in him must live the same way he lived.

1 John 3:16

We understand what love is when we realize that Christ gave his life for us. That means we must give our lives for other believers.

Revelation 12:11

They won the victory over him because of the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life so much that they refused to give it up.