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21 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.
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To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.
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“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
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When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
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