1 Peter 4:19

Good News Translation

So then, those who suffer because it is God's will for them, should by their good actions trust themselves completely to their Creator, who always keeps his promise.

Cross References

Esther 4:16

“Go and get all the Jews in Susa together; hold a fast and pray for me. Don't eat or drink anything for three days and nights. My servant women and I will be doing the same. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. If I must die for doing it, I will die.”

Psalm 138:8

You will do everything you have promised; Lord, your love is eternal. Complete the work that you have begun.

Psalm 31:5

I place myself in your care. You will save me, Lord; you are a faithful God.

Psalm 37:5

Give yourself to the Lord; trust in him, and he will help you;

Isaiah 43:21

They are the people I made for myself, and they will sing my praises!”

Isaiah 43:7

They are my own people, and I created them to bring me glory.”

Daniel 6:22

God sent his angel to shut the mouths of the lions so that they would not hurt me. He did this because he knew that I was innocent and because I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.”

Luke 23:46

Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father! In your hands I place my spirit!” He said this and died.

Acts 7:59

They kept on stoning Stephen as he called out to the Lord, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”

Romans 2:7

Some people keep on doing good, and seek glory, honor, and immortal life; to them God will give eternal life.

2 Timothy 1:12

and it is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have trusted, and I am sure that he is able to keep safe until that Day what he has entrusted to me.

1 Peter 2:15

For God wants you to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people by the good things you do.

1 Peter 3:17

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

1 Peter 3:20

These were the spirits of those who had not obeyed God when he waited patiently during the days that Noah was building his boat. The few people in the boat—eight in all—were saved by the water,