1 Peter 3:17

English Majority Text Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will."

Matthew 26:42

Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, let Your will be done."

Acts 18:21

but bid farewell to them saying, "I must by all means keep this coming feast which is in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing." And he put out to sea from Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

And when he remained unpersuaded, we were silent and said, "Let the will of the Lord be done."

1 Peter 1:6

In which you greatly rejoice, though for a little while now, if need be, you have been distressed by various trials,

1 Peter 2:15

For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may silence the ignorance of foolish men--

1 Peter 2:20

For what glory is it, if when you sin and are beaten, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it, you endure, this is admirable before God.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer on account of righteousness, you are blessed. "But do not fear their threats, nor be troubled."

1 Peter 4:15

For let not anyone of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or as a meddler in other people's affairs;

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.