1 Peter 3:17

New English Translation

For it is better to suffer for doing good, if God wills it, than for doing evil.

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

Going a little farther, he threw himself down with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if possible, let this cup pass from me! Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

Matthew 26:42

He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will must be done.”

Acts 18:21

but said farewell to them and added, “I will come back to you again if God wills.” Then he set sail from Ephesus,

Acts 21:14

Because he could not be persuaded, we said no more except, “The Lord’s will be done.”

1 Peter 1:6

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

1 Peter 2:15

For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

1 Peter 2:20

For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God.

1 Peter 3:14

But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker.

1 Peter 4:19

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