1 Peter 2:21

New International Reader's Version

You were chosen to do good even if you suffer. That’s because Christ suffered for you. He left you an example that he expects you to follow.

Cross References

Psalm 85:13

God’s holiness leads the way in front of him. It prepares the way for his coming.

Matthew 10:38

Whoever does not pick up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.

Matthew 11:29

Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus spoke to his disciples. He said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must say no to themselves. They must pick up their cross and follow me.

Luke 24:26

Didn’t the Messiah have to suffer these things and then receive his glory?”

John 13:15

I have given you an example. You should do as I have done for you.

John 16:33

“I have told you these things, so that you can have peace because of me. In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.”

Acts 14:22

There they helped the believers gain strength. They told them to remain faithful to what they had been taught. “We must go through many hard times to enter God’s kingdom,” they said.

Acts 17:3

He explained and proved that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am telling you about is the Messiah!” he said.

Acts 9:16

I will show him how much he must suffer for me.”

Romans 8:29

God planned that those he had chosen would become like his Son. In that way, Christ will be the first and most honored among many brothers and sisters.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Follow my example, just as I follow the example of Christ.

Ephesians 5:2

Lead a life of love, just as Christ did. He loved us. He gave himself up for us. He was a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.

Philippians 2:5

As you deal with one another, you should think and act as Jesus did.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

We sent him so that no one would be upset by times of testing. You know very well that we have to go through times of testing.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

You know the directions we gave you. They were given by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:12

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be treated badly.

Hebrews 2:10

God has made everything. He is now bringing his many sons and daughters to share in his glory. It is only right that Jesus is the one to lead them into their salvation. That’s because God made him perfect by his sufferings.

1 Peter 1:20

He was chosen before God created the world. But he came into the world for your sake in these last days.

1 Peter 2:24

“He himself carried our sins” in his body on the cross. (Isaiah 53:5) He did it so that we would die as far as sins are concerned. Then we would lead godly lives. “His wounds have healed you.” (Isaiah 53:5)

1 Peter 3:18

Christ also suffered once for sins. The one who did what is right suffered for those who don’t do right. He suffered to bring you to God. His body was put to death. But the Holy Spirit brought him back to life.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t pay back evil with evil. Don’t pay back unkind words with unkind words. Instead, pay back evil with kind words. This is what you have been chosen to do. You will receive a blessing by doing this.

1 Peter 4:1

Christ suffered in his body. So prepare yourselves to think in the same way Christ did. Do this because whoever suffers in their body is finished with sin.

1 Peter 4:13

Instead, be joyful that you are taking part in Christ’s sufferings. Then you will have even more joy when Christ returns in glory.

1 John 2:6

Those who claim to belong to him must live just as Jesus did.

1 John 3:16

We know what love is because Jesus Christ gave his life for us. So we should give our lives for our brothers and sisters.

Revelation 12:11

They had victory over him by the blood the Lamb spilled for them. They had victory over him by speaking the truth about Jesus to others. They were willing to risk their lives, even if it led to death.