1 Peter 3:17

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.”

Matthew 26:42

Withdrawing a second time, he prayed again, “My Father, if it is not possible that this cup pass without my drinking it, your will be done!”

Acts 18:21

but as he said farewell he promised, “I shall come back to you again, God willing.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

Since he would not be dissuaded we let the matter rest, saying, “The Lord’s will be done.” Paul and James in Jerusalem.

1 Peter 1:6

In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials,

1 Peter 2:15

For it is the will of God that by doing good you may silence the ignorance of foolish people.

1 Peter 2:20

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.

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 4:15

But let no one among you be made to suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as an intriguer.

1 Peter 4:19

As a result, those who suffer in accord with God’s will hand their souls over to a faithful creator as they do good.