1 Peter 2:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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: for us: some read, for you”
— 1 Peter 2:21 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:21 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 2:21
“For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:21: even, christ, also
“Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males. Zabbud: or, Zaccur, as some read”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:21: even, also, some
“These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:21: because, christ, should
“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:21: even, christ, also
“Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:21: even, christ, also
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