1 Peter 3:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

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.

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

And he went forward a little, and falling down on his face in prayer, he said, O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup go from me; but let not my pleasure, but yours be done.

Matthew 26:42

Again, a second time he went away, and said in prayer, O my Father, if this may not go from me without my taking it, let your pleasure be done.

Acts 18:21

And went from them, saying, I will come back to you if God lets me; and he took ship from Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

And as he might not be moved we did no more, saying, Let the purpose of God be done.

1 Peter 1:6

You have cause for great joy in this, though it may have been necessary for you to be troubled for a little time, being tested in all sorts of ways,

1 Peter 2:15

Because it is God's pleasure that foolish and narrow-minded men may be put to shame by your good behaviour:

1 Peter 2:20

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.

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 4:15

Let no one among you undergo punishment as a taker of life, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as one who is over-interested in other men's business;

1 Peter 4:19

For this reason let those who by the purpose of God undergo punishment, keep on in well-doing and put their souls into the safe hands of their Maker.