Christ Is Our Example

21 For (A)you have been called for this purpose, (B)because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you (C)an example, so that you would follow in His steps,

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21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered[a] for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.

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Footnotes

  1. 2:21 Some manuscripts read died.

21 After all, God chose you to suffer as you follow in the footsteps of Christ, who set an example by suffering for you.

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21 This is what you were chosen to do. Christ gave you an example to follow. He suffered for you. So you should do the same as he did:

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21 This suffering is all part of the work God has given you. Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps:

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