1 Peter 3:17

God's Word

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

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

After walking a little farther, he quickly bowed with his face to the ground and prayed, “Father, if it’s possible, let this cup ⌞of suffering⌟ be taken away from me. But let your will be done rather than mine.”

Matthew 26:42

Then he went away a second time and prayed, “Father, if this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, let your will be done.”

Acts 18:21

As he left, he told them, “I’ll come back to visit you if God wants me to.” Paul took a boat from Ephesus

Acts 21:14

When Paul could not be persuaded, we dropped the issue and said, “May the Lord’s will be done.”

1 Peter 1:6

You are extremely happy about these things, even though you have to suffer different kinds of trouble for a little while now.

1 Peter 2:15

God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing what is right.

1 Peter 2:20

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.

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 4:15

If you suffer, you shouldn’t suffer for being a murderer, thief, criminal, or troublemaker.

1 Peter 4:19

Those who suffer because that is God’s will for them must entrust themselves to a faithful creator and continue to do what is good.