1 Peter 3:17

The Scriptures 2009

For it is better, if it is the desire of Elohim, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

And going forward a little, He fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I desire, but as You desire.”

Matthew 26:42

Again He went away, a second time, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is impossible for this to pass unless I drink it, let Your desire be done.”

Acts 18:21

but took leave of them, saying, “I have to keep this coming festival in Yerushalayim by all means, but I shall come back to you, Elohim desiring so.” And he sailed from Ephesos.

Acts 21:14

And as he could not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, “Let the desire of the Master be done.”

1 Peter 1:6

in which you exult, even though for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by manifold trials,

1 Peter 2:15

Because such is the desire of Elohim, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men,

1 Peter 2:20

For what credit is there in enduring a beating when you sin? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure, this finds favour with Elohim.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not fear their threats, neither be troubled.”

1 Peter 4:15

For do not let any of you suffer as a murderer, or thief, or doer of evil, or as a meddler.

1 Peter 4:19

So then, those who suffer according to the desire of Elohim should commit their lives to a trustworthy Creator, in doing good.