1 Peter 2:20

Good News Translation

For what credit is there if you endure the beatings you deserve for having done wrong? But if you endure suffering even when you have done right, God will bless you for it.

Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they spat in his face and beat him; and those who slapped him

Matthew 5:47

And if you speak only to your friends, have you done anything out of the ordinary? Even the pagans do that!

Mark 14:65

Some of them began to spit on Jesus, and they blindfolded him and hit him. “Guess who hit you!” they said. And the guards took him and slapped him.

Luke 6:32

“If you love only the people who love you, why should you receive a blessing? Even sinners love those who love them!

1 Corinthians 4:11

To this very moment we go hungry and thirsty; we are clothed in rags; we are beaten; we wander from place to place;

Galatians 4:18

Now, it is good to have such a deep interest if the purpose is good—this is true always, and not merely when I am with you.

Ephesians 5:10

Try to learn what pleases the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

Here, then, is my receipt for everything you have given me—and it has been more than enough! I have all I need now that Epaphroditus has brought me all your gifts. They are like a sweet-smelling offering to God, a sacrifice which is acceptable and pleasing to him.

1 Peter 2:19

God will bless you for this, if you endure the pain of undeserved suffering because you are conscious of his will.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry.

1 Peter 3:17

For it is better to suffer for doing good, if this should be God's will, than for doing evil.