1 Peter 2:21 net — For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

NET Bible

"For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps."

— 1 Peter 2:21, NET Bible

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1 Peter 2 — Context

18

Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.

19

For this finds God’s favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.

20

For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God.

21

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

22

He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth.

23

When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

24

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we may cease from sinning and live for righteousness. By his wounds you were healed.

1 Peter 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 2:21 say?
1 Peter 2:21 in the NET Bible reads: “For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.”
Where is 1 Peter 2:21 in the Bible?
1 Peter 2:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 21.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 2:21.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 2:21 in?
1 Peter 2:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 2:21?
1 Peter 2:21 reads (NET): “For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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