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1 Peter 2:21
For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
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Interpretation

1 Peter 2:21 shows a follow steps that takes shape in conflict and celebration—listen for "were" and "called". Work out follow steps in generosity without notice—learn freedom in service.

Context

This passage belongs to 1 Peter, a epistle/letter witness, highlighting follow steps. Within ch. 2, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “were” and “called”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate 1 Peter with Peter the Apostle. Many scholars judge 1 Peter as follows: Some dispute due to Greek style; possibly Silvanus as amanuensis.. Scholars commonly date 1 Peter AD 60s–80s. Perseverance & Witness is especially relevant in this line. Exiles learn hope through patterned suffering.

More details
Traditional:Peter the Apostle
Modern scholarship:Some dispute due to Greek style; possibly Silvanus as amanuensis.
Date:AD 60s–80s
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46