1 Peter 2:20

New International Reader's Version

But suppose you receive a beating for doing wrong, and you put up with it. Will anyone honor you for this? Of course not. But suppose you suffer for doing good, and you put up with it. God will praise you for this.

Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they spit in his face. They hit him with their fists. Others slapped him.

Matthew 5:47

If you greet only your own people, what more are you doing than others? Even people who are ungodly do that.

Mark 14:65

Then some began to spit at him. They blindfolded him. They hit him with their fists. They said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him.

Luke 6:32

“Suppose you love those who love you. Should anyone praise you for that? Even sinners love those who love them.

1 Corinthians 4:11

Up to this very hour we are hungry and thirsty. We are dressed in rags. We are being treated badly. We have no homes.

Galatians 4:18

It is fine to be committed to something, if the purpose is good. And you shouldn’t be committed only when I am with you. You should always be committed.

Ephesians 5:10

Find out what pleases the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

I have received my full pay and have more than enough. I have everything I need. That’s because Epaphroditus brought me the gifts you sent. They are a sweet-smelling offering. They are a gift that God accepts. He is pleased with it.

1 Peter 2:19

Suppose a person suffers pain unfairly because they want to obey God. This is worthy of praise.

1 Peter 3:14

But suppose you do suffer for doing what is right. Even then you will be blessed. Scripture says, “Don’t fear what others say they will do to hurt you. Don’t be afraid.” (Isaiah 8:12)

1 Peter 3:17

God may want you to suffer for doing good. That’s better than suffering for doing evil.