14 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Pet 2:21 — For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
• 1Pet 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
• 1Pet 3:15 — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
• 2Tim 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
• Acts 23:26 — Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
• Acts 23:26 — Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
• Acts 24:3 — We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
• Acts 24:3 — We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
• John 8:49 — Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
• Luke 1:3 — It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
• Luke 1:3 — It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
• Titus 1:9 — Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
• Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,