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Observe here, two farther arguments to excite and move Christians to patience under unjust sufferings.
1. Hereunto, says the apostle, were ye called, that is, by your profession of Christianity: religion obliges you to suffer with patience; you must bear the cross, before you wear the crown; to this you are called, and with this you have been acquainted.
2. You should not think much to suffer patiently, when you suffer unjustly, because Christ, your captain and guide, did so freely before you; he was the most meek and patient endurer that ever was, of the greatest and most wrongful sufferings that ever were.
Note here, That although the example of our Saviour be here propounded to us with a special regard to the particular virtue of patience under unjust sufferings, yet ought it to be extended to all graces and duties, and improved as a pattern for the love and practice of universal holiness: Leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.
The practice and example of the holy Jesus, in all the ordinary acts of his obedience, ought to be propounded by all his disciples and followers as the grand pattern of our imitation; it being a safe and unerring example, an easy familiar example, a powerful and encouraging example, and the most instructive and universal example that ever was given to the world, being a most absolute and perfect pattern of holiness.