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1 Peter 2:21

KJV
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps:
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NKJV
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
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NASB
For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,
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NIV
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps.
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Amp.
For even to this were you called [it is inseparable from your vocation]. For Christ also suffered for you, leaving you [His personal] example, so that you should follow in His footsteps.
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Wuest
For to this very thing were you called [namely, to patient endurance in the case of unjust punishment), because Christ also suffered on your behalf, leaving behind for you a model to imitate, in order that by close application you might follow in His footprints;
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Phps.
Indeed this is your calling. For Christ suffered for you and left you a personal example, so that you might follow in His footsteps.
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Wms.
Indeed, it was to this kind of living that you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you might follow His footsteps.
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Writings on the Paidion Books Site
That Reference This Scripture

  1. Advice to New Believers - Neil Girrard
  2. Commentary on James - Neil Girrard
  3. 1. Neglecting the Poor; "Poverty in the Body of Christ" - Neil Girrard
  4. Ritualism and Hypocrisy; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard
  5. Twelve Reasons for Suffering; The End Time Men - W.W. Fischer
  6. What's Wrong With the Gospel: Section 2: The Added Parts - Keith Green
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