1 Peter 2:21 For [as a believer] you have been called for this purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may follow in His footsteps.

2:21 AMP

Parallel Verses

Amplified Bible - For [as a believer] you have been called for this purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may follow in His footsteps.
新标点和合本 - 你们蒙召原是为此；因基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们跟随他的脚踪行。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 你们蒙召就是为此，因为基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，为要使你们跟随他的脚踪。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 你们蒙召就是为此，因为基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，为要使你们跟随他的脚踪。
当代译本 - 你们蒙召也是为此，因为基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们可以追随祂的脚步。
圣经新译本 - 你们就是为此蒙召，因基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们跟随他的脚踪行。
中文标准译本 - 原来你们是为此蒙召的，因为基督也为你们受了苦害，给你们留下了榜样，好让你们追随他的脚踪。
现代标点和合本 - 你们蒙召原是为此，因基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们跟随他的脚踪行。
和合本（拼音版） - 你们蒙召原是为此，因基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们跟随他的脚踪行。
New International Version - To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
New International Reader's Version - You were chosen to do good even if you suffer. That’s because Christ suffered for you. He left you an example that he expects you to follow.
English Standard Version - For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
New Living Translation - For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.
The Message - This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step. He never did one thing wrong, Not once said anything amiss. They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you’re named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls.
Christian Standard Bible - For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
New American Standard Bible - For you have been called for this purpose, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps,
New King James Version - For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
American Standard Version - For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
King James Version - For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
New English Translation - For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.
World English Bible - For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
新標點和合本 - 你們蒙召原是為此；因基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，叫你們跟隨他的腳蹤行。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 你們蒙召就是為此，因為基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，為要使你們跟隨他的腳蹤。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 你們蒙召就是為此，因為基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，為要使你們跟隨他的腳蹤。
當代譯本 - 你們蒙召也是為此，因為基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，叫你們可以追隨祂的腳步。
聖經新譯本 - 你們就是為此蒙召，因基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，叫你們跟隨他的腳蹤行。
呂振中譯本 - 你們蒙召原是為了這個，因為基督也替你們受了苦給你們留下摹樣、叫你們緊跟着他的腳蹤。
中文標準譯本 - 原來你們是為此蒙召的，因為基督也為你們受了苦害，給你們留下了榜樣，好讓你們追隨他的腳蹤。
現代標點和合本 - 你們蒙召原是為此，因基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，叫你們跟隨他的腳蹤行。
文理和合譯本 - 爾之見召、因基督為爾受苦、遺法於爾、使踐其迹、
文理委辦譯本 - 爾見召者為此、昔基督緣我受苦遺法與我、使繼其武、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾曹見召、乃為此也、蓋基督亦為爾曹受苦、遺模於爾、使爾踐其跡以行、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 且爾之使命正在此中。蓋基督亦曾為爾茹苦、垂爾楷式、俾爾踵效。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Para esto fueron llamados, porque Cristo sufrió por ustedes, dándoles ejemplo para que sigan sus pasos.
현대인의 성경 - 이것을 위해 여러분은 부르심을 받았습니다. 그리스도께서도 여러분을 위해 고난을 받으심으로 여러분에게 모범을 보여 그분의 발자취를 따르게 하셨습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - К этому вы были призваны, потому что и Христос пострадал за вас, оставив вам пример, чтобы вы следовали по Его стопам!
Восточный перевод - К этому вы были призваны, потому что и Масих пострадал за вас, оставив вам пример, чтобы вы следовали по Его стопам.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - К этому вы были призваны, потому что и аль-Масих пострадал за вас, оставив вам пример, чтобы вы следовали по Его стопам.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - К этому вы были призваны, потому что и Масех пострадал за вас, оставив вам пример, чтобы вы следовали по Его стопам.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - C’est à cela que Dieu vous a appelés, car Christ aussi a souffert pour vous, vous laissant un exemple, pour que vous suiviez ses traces.
リビングバイブル - この苦しみは、神が与えてくださった務めでもあるのです。あなたがたのために苦しまれたキリストが見ならうべき模範となられました。この方について行きなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ ἐκλήθητε, ὅτι καὶ Χριστὸς ἔπαθεν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν ὑμῖν ὑπολιμπάνων ὑπογραμμόν, ἵνα ἐπακολουθήσητε τοῖς ἴχνεσιν αὐτοῦ,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ ἐκλήθητε, ὅτι καὶ Χριστὸς ἔπαθεν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, ὑμῖν ὑπολιμπάνων ὑπογραμμὸν, ἵνα ἐπακολουθήσητε τοῖς ἴχνεσιν αὐτοῦ;
Nova Versão Internacional - Para isso vocês foram chamados, pois também Cristo sofreu no lugar de vocês, deixando exemplo, para que sigam os seus passos.
Hoffnung für alle - Denn dazu hat euch Gott berufen. Auch Christus hat ja für euch gelitten, und er hat euch ein Beispiel gegeben, dem ihr folgen sollt.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chịu đau khổ cũng là việc Đức Chúa Trời giao cho anh chị em. Chúa Cứu Thế đã chịu khổ vì anh chị em và làm gương sáng cho anh chị em, nên anh chị em hãy bước theo dấu chân Ngài.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พระองค์ทรงเรียกพวกท่านมาสู่สภาพการณ์เช่นนี้ เพราะพระคริสต์ได้ทรงทนทุกข์เพื่อท่าน ทรงวางแบบอย่างไว้ให้ท่านดำเนินตามรอยพระบาท
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Cross Reference

Luke 24:26 - Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and [only then to] enter His glory?”
Mark 8:34 - Jesus called the crowd together with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me].
Mark 8:35 - For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake and the gospel’s will save it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God].
2 Timothy 3:12 - Indeed, all who delight in pursuing righteousness and are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted and persecuted [because of their faith].
Luke 9:23 - And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me].
Luke 9:24 - For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake, he is the one who will save it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God].
Luke 9:25 - For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world [wealth, fame, success], and loses or forfeits himself?
Acts 9:16 - for I will make clear to him how much he must suffer and endure for My name’s sake.”
1 Peter 3:9 - and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
1 Thessalonians 4:2 - For you know what commandments and precepts we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
Luke 14:26 - “If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life [in the sense of indifference to or relative disregard for them in comparison with his attitude toward God]—he cannot be My disciple.
Luke 14:27 - Whoever does not carry his own cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow after Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] cannot be My disciple.
1 Peter 1:20 - For He was foreordained (foreknown) before the foundation of the world, but has appeared [publicly] in these last times for your sake
Acts 17:3 - explaining and pointing out [scriptural evidence] that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I am proclaiming to you, is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).”
Revelation 12:11 - And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death.
1 Thessalonians 3:3 - so that no one would be unsettled by these difficulties [to which I have referred]. For you know that we have been destined for this [as something unavoidable in our position].
Matthew 10:38 - And he who does not take his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] is not worthy of Me.
John 16:33 - I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]
Hebrews 2:10 - For it was fitting for God [that is, an act worthy of His divine nature] that He, for whose sake are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the author and founder of their salvation perfect through suffering [bringing to maturity the human experience necessary for Him to be perfectly equipped for His office as High Priest].
Psalms 85:13 - Righteousness will go before Him And will make His footsteps into a way [in which to walk].
1 Peter 4:1 - Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh [and died for us], arm yourselves [like warriors] with the same purpose [being willing to suffer for doing what is right and pleasing God], because whoever has suffered in the flesh [being like-minded with Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [having stopped pleasing the world],
1 Peter 2:24 - He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross [willingly offering Himself on it, as on an altar of sacrifice], so that we might die to sin [becoming immune from the penalty and power of sin] and live for righteousness; for by His wounds you [who believe] have been healed.
1 Peter 3:18 - For indeed Christ died for sins once for all, the Just and Righteous for the unjust and unrighteous [the Innocent for the guilty] so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit;
Matthew 11:29 - Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.
1 John 3:16 - By this we know [and have come to understand the depth and essence of His precious] love: that He [willingly] laid down His life for us [because He loved us]. And we ought to lay down our lives for the believers.
Philippians 2:5 - Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility],
Acts 14:22 - strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
1 Corinthians 11:1 - Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
Ephesians 5:2 - and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Romans 8:29 - For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
John 13:15 - For I gave you [this as] an example, so that you should do [in turn] as I did to you.
Matthew 16:24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me].

Parallel Verses

Cross Reference

Amplified Bible - For [as a believer] you have been called for this purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may follow in His footsteps.
新标点和合本 - 你们蒙召原是为此；因基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们跟随他的脚踪行。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 你们蒙召就是为此，因为基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，为要使你们跟随他的脚踪。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 你们蒙召就是为此，因为基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，为要使你们跟随他的脚踪。
当代译本 - 你们蒙召也是为此，因为基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们可以追随祂的脚步。
圣经新译本 - 你们就是为此蒙召，因基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们跟随他的脚踪行。
中文标准译本 - 原来你们是为此蒙召的，因为基督也为你们受了苦害，给你们留下了榜样，好让你们追随他的脚踪。
现代标点和合本 - 你们蒙召原是为此，因基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们跟随他的脚踪行。
和合本（拼音版） - 你们蒙召原是为此，因基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们跟随他的脚踪行。
New International Version - To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
New International Reader's Version - You were chosen to do good even if you suffer. That’s because Christ suffered for you. He left you an example that he expects you to follow.
English Standard Version - For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
New Living Translation - For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.
The Message - This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step. He never did one thing wrong, Not once said anything amiss. They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you’re named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls.
Christian Standard Bible - For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
New American Standard Bible - For you have been called for this purpose, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps,
New King James Version - For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
American Standard Version - For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
King James Version - For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
New English Translation - For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.
World English Bible - For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
新標點和合本 - 你們蒙召原是為此；因基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，叫你們跟隨他的腳蹤行。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 你們蒙召就是為此，因為基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，為要使你們跟隨他的腳蹤。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 你們蒙召就是為此，因為基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，為要使你們跟隨他的腳蹤。
當代譯本 - 你們蒙召也是為此，因為基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，叫你們可以追隨祂的腳步。
聖經新譯本 - 你們就是為此蒙召，因基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，叫你們跟隨他的腳蹤行。
呂振中譯本 - 你們蒙召原是為了這個，因為基督也替你們受了苦給你們留下摹樣、叫你們緊跟着他的腳蹤。
中文標準譯本 - 原來你們是為此蒙召的，因為基督也為你們受了苦害，給你們留下了榜樣，好讓你們追隨他的腳蹤。
現代標點和合本 - 你們蒙召原是為此，因基督也為你們受過苦，給你們留下榜樣，叫你們跟隨他的腳蹤行。
文理和合譯本 - 爾之見召、因基督為爾受苦、遺法於爾、使踐其迹、
文理委辦譯本 - 爾見召者為此、昔基督緣我受苦遺法與我、使繼其武、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾曹見召、乃為此也、蓋基督亦為爾曹受苦、遺模於爾、使爾踐其跡以行、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 且爾之使命正在此中。蓋基督亦曾為爾茹苦、垂爾楷式、俾爾踵效。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Para esto fueron llamados, porque Cristo sufrió por ustedes, dándoles ejemplo para que sigan sus pasos.
현대인의 성경 - 이것을 위해 여러분은 부르심을 받았습니다. 그리스도께서도 여러분을 위해 고난을 받으심으로 여러분에게 모범을 보여 그분의 발자취를 따르게 하셨습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - К этому вы были призваны, потому что и Христос пострадал за вас, оставив вам пример, чтобы вы следовали по Его стопам!
Восточный перевод - К этому вы были призваны, потому что и Масих пострадал за вас, оставив вам пример, чтобы вы следовали по Его стопам.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - К этому вы были призваны, потому что и аль-Масих пострадал за вас, оставив вам пример, чтобы вы следовали по Его стопам.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - К этому вы были призваны, потому что и Масех пострадал за вас, оставив вам пример, чтобы вы следовали по Его стопам.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - C’est à cela que Dieu vous a appelés, car Christ aussi a souffert pour vous, vous laissant un exemple, pour que vous suiviez ses traces.
リビングバイブル - この苦しみは、神が与えてくださった務めでもあるのです。あなたがたのために苦しまれたキリストが見ならうべき模範となられました。この方について行きなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ ἐκλήθητε, ὅτι καὶ Χριστὸς ἔπαθεν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν ὑμῖν ὑπολιμπάνων ὑπογραμμόν, ἵνα ἐπακολουθήσητε τοῖς ἴχνεσιν αὐτοῦ,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ ἐκλήθητε, ὅτι καὶ Χριστὸς ἔπαθεν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, ὑμῖν ὑπολιμπάνων ὑπογραμμὸν, ἵνα ἐπακολουθήσητε τοῖς ἴχνεσιν αὐτοῦ;
Nova Versão Internacional - Para isso vocês foram chamados, pois também Cristo sofreu no lugar de vocês, deixando exemplo, para que sigam os seus passos.
Hoffnung für alle - Denn dazu hat euch Gott berufen. Auch Christus hat ja für euch gelitten, und er hat euch ein Beispiel gegeben, dem ihr folgen sollt.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chịu đau khổ cũng là việc Đức Chúa Trời giao cho anh chị em. Chúa Cứu Thế đã chịu khổ vì anh chị em và làm gương sáng cho anh chị em, nên anh chị em hãy bước theo dấu chân Ngài.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พระองค์ทรงเรียกพวกท่านมาสู่สภาพการณ์เช่นนี้ เพราะพระคริสต์ได้ทรงทนทุกข์เพื่อท่าน ทรงวางแบบอย่างไว้ให้ท่านดำเนินตามรอยพระบาท
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พระเจ้าเรียกท่านมาด้วยจุดประสงค์นี้ เพราะพระคริสต์ได้ทนทุกข์ทรมานเพื่อท่าน และเป็นตัวอย่างให้ท่านปฏิบัติตาม

Luke 24:26 - Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and [only then to] enter His glory?”
Mark 8:34 - Jesus called the crowd together with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me].
Mark 8:35 - For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake and the gospel’s will save it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God].
2 Timothy 3:12 - Indeed, all who delight in pursuing righteousness and are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted and persecuted [because of their faith].
Luke 9:23 - And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me].
Luke 9:24 - For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake, he is the one who will save it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God].
Luke 9:25 - For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world [wealth, fame, success], and loses or forfeits himself?
Acts 9:16 - for I will make clear to him how much he must suffer and endure for My name’s sake.”
1 Peter 3:9 - and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
1 Thessalonians 4:2 - For you know what commandments and precepts we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
Luke 14:26 - “If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life [in the sense of indifference to or relative disregard for them in comparison with his attitude toward God]—he cannot be My disciple.
Luke 14:27 - Whoever does not carry his own cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow after Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] cannot be My disciple.
1 Peter 1:20 - For He was foreordained (foreknown) before the foundation of the world, but has appeared [publicly] in these last times for your sake
Acts 17:3 - explaining and pointing out [scriptural evidence] that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I am proclaiming to you, is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).”
Revelation 12:11 - And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death.
1 Thessalonians 3:3 - so that no one would be unsettled by these difficulties [to which I have referred]. For you know that we have been destined for this [as something unavoidable in our position].
Matthew 10:38 - And he who does not take his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] is not worthy of Me.
John 16:33 - I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]
Hebrews 2:10 - For it was fitting for God [that is, an act worthy of His divine nature] that He, for whose sake are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the author and founder of their salvation perfect through suffering [bringing to maturity the human experience necessary for Him to be perfectly equipped for His office as High Priest].
Psalms 85:13 - Righteousness will go before Him And will make His footsteps into a way [in which to walk].
1 Peter 4:1 - Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh [and died for us], arm yourselves [like warriors] with the same purpose [being willing to suffer for doing what is right and pleasing God], because whoever has suffered in the flesh [being like-minded with Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [having stopped pleasing the world],
1 Peter 2:24 - He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross [willingly offering Himself on it, as on an altar of sacrifice], so that we might die to sin [becoming immune from the penalty and power of sin] and live for righteousness; for by His wounds you [who believe] have been healed.
1 Peter 3:18 - For indeed Christ died for sins once for all, the Just and Righteous for the unjust and unrighteous [the Innocent for the guilty] so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit;
Matthew 11:29 - Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.
1 John 3:16 - By this we know [and have come to understand the depth and essence of His precious] love: that He [willingly] laid down His life for us [because He loved us]. And we ought to lay down our lives for the believers.
Philippians 2:5 - Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility],
Acts 14:22 - strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
1 Corinthians 11:1 - Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
Ephesians 5:2 - and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Romans 8:29 - For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
John 13:15 - For I gave you [this as] an example, so that you should do [in turn] as I did to you.
Matthew 16:24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me].