1 Peter 2:20 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

For what credit is it, if when you do wrong and are beaten for it you take it patiently? But if when you do right and suffer for it you take it patiently, you have God's approval.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

[After all] what kind of glory [is there in it] if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you take it patiently? But if you bear patiently with suffering [which results] when you do right and that is undeserved, it is acceptable and pleasing to God.

American Standard Version (1901)

For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

Common English Bible

But what praise comes from enduring patiently when you have sinned and are beaten for it? But if you endure steadfastly when you’ve done good and suffer for it, this is commendable before God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For what glory is there, if you sin and then suffer a beating? But if you do well and suffer patiently, this is grace with God.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For what glory is it, if committing sin, and being buffeted for it, you endure? But if doing well you suffer patiently; this is thankworthy before God.

1 Peter 2:20 Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they spat in his face, and struck him; and some slapped him,

Matthew 5:47

And if you salute only your brethren, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?

Mark 14:65

And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to strike him, saying to him, “Prophesy!” And the guards received him with blows.

Luke 6:32

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

1 Corinthians 4:11

To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless,

Galatians 4:18

For a good purpose it is always good to be made much of, and not only when I am present with you.

Ephesians 5:10

and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

I have received full payment, and more; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.

1 Peter 2:19

For one is approved if, mindful of God, he endures pain while suffering unjustly.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you do suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

1 Peter 3:17

For it is better to suffer for doing right, if that should be God's will, than for doing wrong.