Strong's Lexicon For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. to this Εἰς (Eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it. you were called, ἐκλήθητε (eklēthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Christ Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. suffered ἔπαθεν (epathen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 3958: I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition Strong's Greek 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. you, ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. leaving ὑπολιμπάνων (hypolimpanōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5277: To leave behind. A prolonged form for hupoleipo; to leave behind, i.e. Bequeath. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. an example, ὑπογραμμὸν (hypogrammon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5261: A writing-copy, an example, pattern. From a compound of hupo and grapho; an underwriting, i.e. Copy for imitation. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you should follow in ἐπακολουθήσητε (epakolouthēsēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1872: To follow close after, accompany, dog; I imitate, pursue, be studious of. From epi and akoloutheo; to accompany. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. footsteps: ἴχνεσιν (ichnesin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 2487: A track, footstep. From ikneomai; a track. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleFor to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: Young's Literal Translation for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may follow his steps, Holman Christian Standard Bible For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in His steps. New American Standard Bible For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, King James Bible For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Parallel Verses 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 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. 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 American Standard Bible For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, King James Bible For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Holman Christian Standard Bible For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in His steps. International Standard Version This is, in fact, what you were called to do, because: The Messiah also suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his steps. NET Bible For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in 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: English Revised Version For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps: Young's Literal Translation for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may follow his steps, Cross References 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. 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. 1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 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; 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 1 Peter 2:20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. 1 Peter 2:19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 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