Other translations
American Standard Version
For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For you are called to this, for even The Messiah died for our sake and left us this example, that you would walk in his steps,
Darby Bible Translation
For to this have ye been called; for Christ also has suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow in his steps:
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For unto this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
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.
God's Word
God called you to endure suffering because Christ suffered for you. He left you an example so that you could follow in his footsteps.
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.
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,
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.
Webster's Bible Translation
For even to this were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Weymouth New Testament
And it is to this you were called; because Christ also suffered on your behalf, leaving you an example so that you should follow in His steps.
The World English Bible
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,