1 Peter 2:20

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But it is no credit to you if you put up with a beating you deserve. But if you patiently tolerate suffering for doing good [things], this is pleasing to God.

Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they spit in His face and hit Him [with their fists], while others slapped Him [in the face],

Matthew 5:47

And if you greet [cordially] your brothers only, what are you doing more than other people? Do not even the [unconverted] Gentiles do that much?

Mark 14:65

And some of them began to spit on Him, then to cover His face [with a blindfold] and hit Him [with their fists], saying, “Prophesy [i.e., tell who hit you].” And the officers in charge of Him also struck Him with their hands.

Luke 6:32

And if you love [only] those who love you, what thanks do you deserve for doing that? For even worldly people love those who love them.

1 Corinthians 4:11

Even to this moment, we [apostles] are hungry and thirsty; we have inadequate clothing; we have been beaten; we do not have a permanent place to live;

Galatians 4:18

Now, it is fine for someone to want to seek you out anytime, if it is for a good purpose, and not just when I am around [to be impressed].

Ephesians 5:10

Then you will demonstrate [or, “learn about”] a life that is very pleasing to the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

But I have everything [I need], and in abundance; I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts that you sent, [which are like] a fragrant-smelling sacrifice, acceptable and very pleasing to God.

1 Peter 2:19

For those of you who put up with such suffering unjustly, because of your close relationship to God, are to be commended.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you have to suffer for doing what was right, you still have [God’s] blessing. So, do not be afraid of the threats [of your persecutors], and do not let it worry you.

1 Peter 3:17

For, if it is God’s will that you should suffer, it is better [for you] that it be on account of doing right than doing wrong.