1 Peter 3:17

A Conservative Version

For it is better to suffer doing good, if the will of God desires, than for doing evil.

Cross References

1 Peter 3:14

But even if ye should suffer because of righteousness, ye are blessed. But do not fear their terror nor be shaken,

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore also let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls as to a faithful Creator by well-doing.

Matthew 26:39

And having gone forward a little, he fell on his face praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible, may this cup pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I want, but as thou.

1 Peter 2:20

For what kind of credit is it, if, sinning and being beaten, ye will endure? But if, doing good and suffering, ye will endure, this is graciousness with God.

Acts 21:14

And since he was not persuaded, we were quiet, having said, May the will of the Lord happen.

Matthew 26:42

Having gone again a second time, he prayed, saying, My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to pass from me, except I drink it, may thy will happen.

1 Peter 4:15

For let not any man of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busybody.

1 Peter 2:15

Because this way is the will of God, doing good to muzzle the ignorance of the foolish men.

Acts 18:21

but separated from them, having said, I must definitely keep the coming feast at Jerusalem, but I will return again to you, God willing. And he launched from Ephesus.

1 Peter 1:6

In which ye greatly rejoice, although made sorrowful in various trials. Since it is now necessary for a little while,