1Pet.2.21

1 Peter 2:21

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For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Christ’s Example of Suffering

Cross References

Matthew 11:29

KJV Jesus

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Rest for the Weary

Matthew 16:24

KJV Jesus

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Take Up Your Cross

Acts 14:22

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Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Strengthening the Disciples

1 Peter 3:9

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Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Turning from Evil

1 Peter 3:18

KJV Holy Spirit

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Suffering for Righteousness

1 Peter 4:1

KJV

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

Living for God’s Glory

1 Peter 4:13

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But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Suffering as Christians

1 John 2:6

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He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.