Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
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.
In verse 21, he makes a bold and surprising statement: All Christians are called to endure suffering for doing what is good. We are Jesus-followers, after all, and that's what Jesus did. More to the point, Jesus endured pain and sorrow while doing good for us.
1 Peter 2:21-23. 21 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. 22 He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone.
21 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. 22 He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. * 23 He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.
CSB when he was insulted, he did not insult in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten but entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. NLT He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.
Do what they tell you—not only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are cruel. 19 For God is pleased when, conscious of his will, you patiently endure unjust treatment. 20 Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong.
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. American Standard Version.
