1 Peter 3:17

New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

For it is better,ifGodshould willit so, that you sufferfor doing what is rightrather thanfor doing what is wrong.

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

And He wenta littlebeyond[them], and fellon His faceand prayed,saying,"My Father,ifit is possible,let thiscuppassfrom Me; yetnot as I will,but as You will."

Matthew 26:42

He went awayagaina second timeand prayed,saying,"My Father,ifthiscannotpass awayunlessI drinkit, Your willbe done."

Acts 18:21

but taking leaveof them and saying,"I will returnto you againif Godwills,"he set sailfrom Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

And since he would not be persuaded,we fell silent,remarking,"The willof the Lordbe done!"

1 Peter 1:6

In thisyou greatly rejoice,even though nowfor a little while,ifnecessary,you have been distressedby varioustrials,

1 Peter 2:15

For suchis the willof Godthat by doing rightyou may silencethe ignoranceof foolishmen.

1 Peter 2:20

For whatcreditis there if,when you sinand are harshly treated,you endureit with patience?But ifwhen you do what is rightand suffer[for it] you patiently endureit, this[finds] favorwith God.

1 Peter 3:14

But evenifyou should sufferfor the sakeof righteousness,you are blessed.AND DO NOT FEARTHEIR INTIMIDATION,AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED,

1 Peter 4:15

Makesure that noneof you suffersas a murderer,orthief,orevildoer,ora troublesome meddler;

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore,thosealsowho sufferaccordingto the willof Godshall entrusttheir soulsto a faithfulCreatorin doing what is right.