1 Peter 2:20

God's Word

What credit do you deserve if you endure a beating for doing something wrong? But if you endure suffering for doing something good, God is pleased with you.

Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they spit in his face, hit him with their fists, and some of them slapped him.

Matthew 5:47

Are you doing anything remarkable if you welcome only your friends? Everyone does that!

Mark 14:65

Some of them began to spit on him. They covered his face and hit him with their fists. They said to him, “Prophesy!” Even the guards took him and slapped him.

Luke 6:32

“If you love those who love you, do you deserve any thanks for that? Even sinners love those who love them.

1 Corinthians 4:11

To this moment, we are hungry, thirsty, poorly dressed, roughly treated, and homeless.

Galatians 4:18

(Devotion to a good cause is always good, even when I’m not with you.)

Ephesians 5:10

Determine which things please the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

You have paid me in full, and I have more than enough. Now that Epaphroditus has brought me your gifts, you have filled my needs. Your gifts are a soothing aroma, a sacrifice that God accepts and with which he is pleased.

1 Peter 2:19

God is pleased if a person is aware of him while enduring the pains of unjust suffering.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for doing what God approves, you are blessed. Don’t be afraid of those who want to harm you. Don’t get upset.

1 Peter 3:17

After all, if it is God’s will, it’s better to suffer for doing good than for doing wrong.