1 Peter 3:17

The English Standar Version

For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."

Matthew 26:42

Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done."

Acts 18:21

But on taking leave of them he said, "I will return to you if God wills," and he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, "Let the will of the Lord be done."

1 Peter 1:6

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,

1 Peter 2:15

For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.

1 Peter 2:20

For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler.

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.