1 Peter 3:17

Modern King James Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

And He went a little further and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.

Matthew 26:42

He went away again the second time and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cup may not pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.

Acts 18:21

but took leave of them, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that is coming in Jerusalem, but I will return again to you, God willing. And he sailed from Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

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

1 Peter 1:6

in which you greatly rejoice, yet a little while, if need be, grieving in manifold temptations;

1 Peter 2:15

For such is the will of God, doing good to silence the ignorance of foolish men;

1 Peter 2:20

For what glory is it if you patiently endure while sinning and being buffeted? But if you suffer while doing good, and patiently endure, this is a grace from God.

1 Peter 3:14

But if you also suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled,

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or a meddler in the affairs of others.

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing, as to a faithful Creator.