1 Peter 2:21
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 2
“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”1 Peter 2:21
What Does 1 Peter 2:21 Mean?
1 Peter 2:21 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Servanthood, Discipleship, Compassion, and Love.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 2:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 2:5“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”1 John 2:6“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.”Acts 8:32“The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:”2 Peter 1:3“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:”Colossians 3:13“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”Matthew 11:29“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”Matthew 16:24“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”John 13:15“For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”Ephesians 5:2“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”1 John 3:16“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”1 Peter 5:9“Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.”Romans 12:14“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”1 Corinthians 11:1“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.”1 Thessalonians 4:7“For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.”Luke 10:37“And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.”Matthew 26:52“Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”1 Peter 2:24“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”1 Peter 4:1“Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;”Luke 9:56“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.”Acts 14:22“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
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