1 Peter 2:21

1 Peter 2:21 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

21For 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,

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

21For [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.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:

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American Standard Version (ASV)

21For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

21For hereunto ye are called: for Christ also suffred for you, leauing you an ensample that ye should follow his steppes.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

21For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

21You 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.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

21When God chose you to be his servants, he wanted you to be brave like that. Christ suffered on your behalf. He has shown you how you should live when trouble comes.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

21for to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving to you an example, that you may follow His steps,

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