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1Pe 2:21. Εἰς τοῦτο, to this) to the imitation of Christ; who condescends to propose His own example to servants, as He Himself was formerly esteemed as a servant.-ἐκλήθητε, ye were called) with a heavenly calling, whereas it found you in a state of slavery.-ὑπολιμπάνων, leaving) on His departure to the Father.[19]-ὑπογραμμαὸν, an example) Ὑπογραμμὸς, a copy, a lesson for imitation, is adapted to the capacity of a tiro, learning to paint. Thus Peter in this passage plainly paints before the eyes of servants the example of Christ, expressing those features which are especially adapted to the case of servants.-ἴχνεσιν, footsteps) of innocence and patience. The same word occurs, Rom 4:12; see note.
[19] Into glory, V. g.; in contrast to the previous “shame.”