1 Peter 3:17

New Living Translation

Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

Matthew 26:42

Then Jesus left them a second time and prayed, “My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done.”

Acts 18:21

As he left, however, he said, “I will come back later, God willing.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

When it was clear that we couldn’t persuade him, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”

1 Peter 1:6

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.

1 Peter 2:15

It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you.

1 Peter 2:20

Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.

1 Peter 4:15

If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people’s affairs.

1 Peter 4:19

So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.