1 Peter 3:17

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

He went a little farther, and falling on His face, He prayed, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”

Matthew 26:42

He went away a second time and prayed, “O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.”

Acts 18:21

but, bidding farewell, said, “I must by all means attend this upcoming feast in Jerusalem, but I will return to you if God wills.” And he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

When he would not be persuaded, we kept silent and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.”

1 Peter 1:6

In this you greatly rejoice, even though now, if for a little while, you have had to suffer various trials,

1 Peter 2:15

For it is the will of God that by doing right you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.

1 Peter 2:20

For what credit is it if when you are being beaten for your sins you patiently endure? But if when doing good and suffering for it, you patiently endure, this is favorable before God.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. “Do not be afraid of their terror, do not be troubled.”

1 Peter 4:15

Let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or even as a busybody.

1 Peter 4:19

So then, let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator, while continuing to do good.