World English Bible
1 Peter 2:21
“For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,”
Verse in context — 1 Peter 2
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For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
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For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
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For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
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who did not sin, "neither was deceit found in his mouth.
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Who, when he was cursed, didn't curse back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;