1 Peter 2:20

New American Bible - revised edition

But what credit is there if you are patient when beaten for doing wrong? But if you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God.

Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they spat in his face and struck him, while some slapped him,

Matthew 5:47

And if you greet your brothers only, what is unusual about that? Do not the pagans do the same?

Mark 14:65

Some began to spit on him. They blindfolded him and struck him and said to him, “Prophesy!” And the guards greeted him with blows. Peter’s Denial of Jesus.

Luke 6:32

For if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.

1 Corinthians 4:11

To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clad and roughly treated, we wander about homeless

Galatians 4:18

Now it is good to be shown interest for good reason at all times, and not only when I am with you.

Ephesians 5:10

Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

I have received full payment and I abound. I am very well supplied because of what I received from you through Epaphroditus, “a fragrant aroma,” an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

1 Peter 2:19

For whenever anyone bears the pain of unjust suffering because of consciousness of God, that is a grace.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer because of righteousness, blessed are you. Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them,

1 Peter 3:17

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