1 Peter 2:20

Bible in Basic English 1965

What credit is it if, when you have done evil, you take your punishment quietly? but if you are given punishment for doing right, and take it quietly, this is pleasing to God.

Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they put shame on him, and were cruel to him: and some gave him blows, saying,

Matthew 5:47

And if you say, Good day, to your brothers only, what do you do more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same?

Mark 14:65

And some put shame on him and, covering his face, gave him blows and said to him, Now say what is to come: and the captains took him and gave him blows with their hands.

Luke 6:32

If you have love for those who have love for you, what credit is it to you? for even sinners have love for those who have love for them.

1 Corinthians 4:11

Even to this hour we are without food, drink, and clothing, we are given blows and have no certain resting-place;

Galatians 4:18

But it is good to have an interest in a good cause at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

Ephesians 5:10

Testing by experience what is well-pleasing to the Lord;

Philippians 4:18

I have all things and more than enough: I am made full, having had from Epaphroditus the things which came from you, a perfume of a sweet smell, an offering well pleasing to God.

1 Peter 2:19

For it is a sign of grace if a man, desiring to do right in the eyes of God, undergoes pain as punishment for something which he has not done.

1 Peter 3:14

But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;

1 Peter 3:17

Because if it is God's purpose for you to undergo pain, it is better to do so for well-doing than for evil-doing.