1 Peter 2:21
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
καλέω
you have been called,
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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πάσχω
suffered
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πάσχω
To suffer, to experience. Pascho. He learned obedience through what He suffered. Suffering is not wasted in God's economy. It produces something that ease never can.
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οὗτος
hereunto
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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ὑπογραμμός
an example
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ὑπογραμμός
an underwriting, i.e. copy for imitation (figuratively)
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ἴχνος
steps
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ἴχνος
compare G2240 (ἥκω)); a track (figuratively)
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ὑπολιμπάνω
leaving
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ὑπολιμπάνω
to leave behind, i.e. bequeath
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ἐπακολουθέω
you may follow after
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ἐπακολουθέω
to accompany
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