1 Peter 2:24 reveals the atoning purpose of Christ's suffering — bearing our sins — which underlies the example we are to follow.

1 Peter 3:18 reiterates Christ's suffering for sins to bring us to God, reinforcing the pattern of suffering and glory we are called to follow.

1 Peter 4:1 directly applies the example: arm yourselves with the same mindset of Christ's suffering in the flesh.

1 Peter 3:9 expands on the same calling to bless instead of retaliate — directly following Christ's example from this verse.

1 Peter 5:9 reminds that believers worldwide share in suffering — reinforcing the reality of the call to follow Christ's example.

Acts 9:16 reveals that Paul, like all believers, is called to suffer for Christ's name—fulfilling the pattern set by Christ's example.

2 Timothy 3:12 declares that all who live godly in Christ will be persecuted—directly reinforcing the call to follow Christ's suffering example.

1 Thessalonians 3:3 affirms that believers are destined for afflictions—consistent with the call to follow Christ's example of suffering.

Philippians 2:5 calls believers to have the same mindset as Christ — directly parallel to following His steps here.

Ephesians 5:2 presents Christ's self-giving love as the model for our walk — same concept of Christ as example to follow.

In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul urges imitation of himself as he imitates Christ — mirroring the call here to follow Christ's footsteps.

Romans 8:29 reveals believers are predestined to be conformed to Christ's image — the ultimate goal of following his steps.

Acts 14:22 teaches that entering the kingdom requires many tribulations—aligns with the call to follow Christ's suffering example.

John 13:15 has Jesus explicitly giving an example to follow — the same concept of Christ as model that 1 Peter 2:21 applies to suffering.

Luke 24:26 shows Christ's suffering was necessary for entering glory — the same pattern that believers are called to follow in suffering.

1 John 2:6 explicitly says to walk as Jesus walked — identical call to follow His example.

Luke 14:27 echoes the same call: bearing one's cross is essential to following Christ, the pattern he set.

In Luke 14:26, Jesus demands total commitment, even hating one's own life—following Christ's example of suffering means prioritizing him above all.

Luke 9:23-25 expands on this call: taking up the cross daily and losing one's life for Christ—directly following his steps.

In Mark 8:35, this same call to follow Christ involves losing one's life—the cost of discipleship that mirrors Christ's suffering example.

Matthew 16:24 explicitly commands denying self, taking up the cross, and following — the same pattern as Christ's example.

1 John 3:16 presents Christ's laying down His life as the pattern for our love — same example motif.

Matthew 10:38 connects taking up the cross with following Christ, echoing the call to follow Christ's example in 2:21.

Romans 12:14 commands blessing persecutors — directly echoing the non-retaliation modeled by Christ in this verse.

Daniel 9:26 prophesies the Messiah being cut off — the very suffering Christ endured, leaving an example for believers.

Romans 4:12 uses 'walk in the steps' of Abraham — the very metaphor Peter uses for following Christ's example.

Acts 8:32 quotes Isaiah 53 about the suffering lamb — the same prophecy that underlies Christ's example in 1 Peter 2:21.

Luke 22:51 shows Jesus healing his captor — a vivid example of the non-retaliatory suffering believers are to imitate.

Matthew 11:29 invites learning from Jesus' gentle heart — the same call to follow his example that Peter emphasizes in Christ's suffering.

2 Thessalonians 3:9 offers Paul as an example to imitate — echoing the concept of following an example as here.

Colossians 3:13 calls believers to imitate Christ's forgiveness — parallel call to follow Christ's example in suffering.

Revelation 12:11 shows believers overcoming through Christ's sacrifice and their own martyrdom — echoes the call to follow Christ's suffering example.