· Translation: KJV

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

The setting

Rome, ~62-64 AD. Peter writes to scattered Christians facing Nero's persecution across Turkey...

The emotion here: urgent pastoral concern for suffering believers

The original word

hupogrammos (ὑπογραμμός) — a writing pattern children trace over to learn letters

Why it matters

Peter wrote this during Nero's reign when Christians were burned as torches

Read with care

What most readers miss in 1 Peter 2:21

The word 'example' means a tracing pattern — like worksheets kids use to learn writing

Common misconceptionPeople think this means Jesus is just a moral teacher to imitate. Peter is saying suffering for righteousness is our actual calling, not an unfortunate accident.

Bible Genome reading

1 Peter 2:21 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerPeter
Eraearly_church
Primary emotiongrowing
Literary typeteaching
MarkPromise of God
MarkCommand

Emotional genome

Comfort power80%
Quotability90%
Memorability90%
Crisis relevance90%
Standalone70%
Themes:callingChrist's example

In context

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1 Peter 2:21 comes from the book of 1 Peter, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Peter. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include calling, Christ's example. Notable phrases: Christ also suffered for us; follow his steps. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.

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