1 Peter 3:17

King James 3 - The Literal Traslation

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

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

And going forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.

Matthew 26:42

Again, going away a second time, He prayed, saying, My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to pass away except I drink it, let Your will be done.

Acts 18:21

but bid farewell to them, saying, I must by all means to make the coming feast, the one at Jerusalem; but I will come again to you, God willing. And he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

And he not being persuaded, we were silent, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

1 Peter 1:6

in which you exult; yet a little while, if it is needful, having been grieved in many various kinds of trials,

1 Peter 2:15

because so is the will of God, doing good to silence the ignorance of foolish men;

1 Peter 2:20

For what credit is it if sinning and being hit by the fist, you patiently endure? But if you are suffering while doing good, and patiently endure, this is a grace from God.

1 Peter 3:14

But if you truly suffer because of righteousness, blessed are you. “But do not fear their fear, nor be disturbed,

1 Peter 4:15

For do not let any of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or as a meddler in the affairs of others.

1 Peter 4:19

So as indeed the ones suffering according to God’s will, as to a faithful Creator, let them commit their souls in doing good.