21 In fact this is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example, so you should follow in his footsteps. 22 He never sinned, he never lied;*2:22. Quoting Isaiah 53:9. 23 and when he was badly treated, he didn’t retaliate. When he suffered, he didn’t threaten to take revenge. He simply placed himself in the hands of the one who always judges rightly.