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Matthew 10:38
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

Matthew 16:24
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If anyman will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Mark 8:34,35
And when he had called the peopleunto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me…

because.

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 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;

for us.

1 Peter 1:20
Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

leaving.

Psalm 85:13
Righteousness shall go before him; and shall setus in the way of his steps.

John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Romans 8:29
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinateto be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

because Christ also suffered for you
Christ's suffering is central to the Christian faith, serving as the ultimate act of love and sacrifice. This suffering was prophesied inIsaiah 53, which describes the Messiah as a suffering servant. The historical context of Christ's crucifixion under Roman rule highlights the extent of His suffering, both physically and spiritually, as He bore the sins of humanity. This act is foundational for the atonement and redemption of believers.

leaving you an example
The Greek word for "example" here is "hypogrammon," which refers to a pattern or model to be followed. Christ's life and suffering provide a template for Christian conduct, especially in the face of adversity. This concept is echoed inPhilippians 2:5-8, where believers are encouraged to have the same mindset as Christ, who humbled Himself and became obedient to death.

that you should follow in His footsteps
Following in Christ's footsteps implies a life of discipleship and imitation of His character and actions. This includes enduring suffering with patience and faith, as well as living a life of holiness and obedience to God's will. The imagery of walking in someone's footsteps suggests a close and intentional following, as seen in passages likeJohn 13:15, where Jesus instructs His disciples to do as He has done. This call to follow is both a privilege and a responsibility for believers, as they seek to reflect Christ in their daily lives.

Peter reminds believers that suffering for righteousness is not an accident but a divine appointment.

• Earlier, he wrote, “If you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God” (1 Peter 2:20).

• Paul tells the Thessalonians the same: “You yourselves know that we are destined for this” (1 Thessalonians 3:3).

• Jesus’ promise inJohn 15:20 echoes the call: “If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well.”

The call is not merely to endure hardship but to identify with Christ through it, trusting that God’s sovereign plan includes refining and witness.

Our calling is grounded in Christ’s redemptive suffering.

• “Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God” (1 Peter 3:18).

• Isaiah foretold, “He was pierced for our transgressions… and by His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5).

•Romans 5:8 confirms the motive: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Knowing He suffered “for you” anchors every trial in a personal, finished work. We do not suffer to earn favor; we respond to favor already given.

Jesus’ suffering is more than a transaction; it is a template.

• After washing the disciples’ feet, He said, “I have set you an example, so that you should do as I have done for you” (John 13:15).

•Philippians 2:5-8 urges us to adopt His mindset of humble obedience, “even to death on a cross.”

Think of an artist tracing a master sketch. We trace Christ’s attitudes—humility, patience, forgiveness—onto the canvas of our own circumstances.

Practical traces:

– Choose silence over retaliation (1 Peter 2:23).

– Pray for persecutors (Luke 23:34).

– Entrust justice to the Father (Luke 23:46).

The goal is active imitation, not passive admiration.

• “Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked” (1 John 2:6).

• Jesus calls, “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23).

• Peter spells out the footprints: “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth… He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly” (1 Peter 2:22-23).

The path may involve unjust treatment, but His footsteps lead to resurrection glory (1 Peter 5:10). Following Him shapes our witness, refines our character, and assures us of ultimate vindication.

1 Peter 2:21 teaches that suffering for doing good is part of God’s calling. Christ’s own sacrificial suffering secures our salvation and models how we should endure. He left a clear pattern—humble obedience, non-retaliation, and trust in the Father—so that we might walk the same path, confident that the God who called us will also sustain and reward us.

Because.--This justifies the last assertion. It appeared on the very face of the gospel message that we should all (slave and freeman alike) have to do well, and at the same time suffer, because the gospel told us that it was so with Him, the subject of the gospel. Notice what a fine assumption lies in this "because"--viz., that Christ's experience must needs be that of every Christian.

Christ also suffered.--It is to be carefully observed again that he does not say "Jesus suffered;" the whole point is that these Hebrew Christians have given in their adhesion to asuffering Messiah. (See Note on1Peter 1:11.) And the true reading immediately after is "foryou,leavingyou an example, that ye should follow His steps;" not, of course, that St. Peter exempts himself from the need of the atonement or the obligation of following Christ's steps, but because it is his accustomed style to give a charge (as it were) rather than to throw himself in with those whom he addresses. (See Note on1Peter 1:12.) There is one important point to be observed. Christ is said to have suffered "for you," but this does not mean "in yourstead" but "on your behalf, for your good." Christ's atonement for us is not represented in this passage asvicarious. He did not, according to St. Peter's teaching, die as asubstitute for us, any more than Herose again as our substitute. So far as the words themselves go, the death of the Messiah "for us" might have been such a death as that of the hero who, in the battle of Murgarten, gathered the Austrian spears like a sheaf into his own bosom, "for" his fellow-patriots, clearing the way for them to follow. The addition "for you" conveys the thought that in gratitude we ought to suffer with, or even for, Him. . . .