1 Peter 3:17

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For it is better doing well (if such be the will of God) to suffer, than doing ill.

Cross References

1 Peter 3:14

But if also you suffer any thing for justice' sake, blessed are ye. And be not afraid of their fear, and be not troubled.

1 Peter 4:19

Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God, commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator.

Matthew 26:39

And going a little further, he fell upon his face, praying, and saying: My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me. Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

1 Peter 2:20

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.

Acts 21:14

And when we could not persuade him, we ceased, saying: The will of the Lord be done.

Matthew 26:42

Again the second time, he went and prayed, saying: My Father, if this chalice may not pass away, but I must drink it, thy will be done.

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a railer, or a coveter of other men's things.

1 Peter 2:15

For so is the will of God, that by doing well you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

Acts 18:21

But taking his leave, and saying: I will return to you again, God willing, he departed from Ephesus.

1 Peter 1:6

Wherein you shall greatly rejoice, if now you must be for a little time made sorrowful in divers temptations: