1 Peter 2:20

Lighthouse Bible 2006

For what glory is it, if when you are beaten for your faults, you shall take it patiently? But if, when you do well, and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they spat in his face, and punched him; and others struck him with the palms of their hands,

Matthew 5:47

And if you greet your kindred only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so?

Mark 14:65

And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to punch him, and to say to him, Prophesy: and the servants struck him with the palms of their hands.

Luke 6:32

For if you love those who love you, what virtue do you have? For sinners also love those who love them.

1 Corinthians 4:11

Even to this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are assaulted, and have no sure dwelling place;

Galatians 4:18

But it is always good to make a show of warmth in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

Ephesians 5:10

Understanding what is acceptable to the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a fragrance of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.

1 Peter 2:19

For this is pleasing, if a man for the sake of conscience before God endures grief, suffering wrongfully.

1 Peter 3:14

But if you suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are you: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

1 Peter 3:17

For it is better, if the will of God be so, that you suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.