1 Peter 2:20

Tree of Life Version

For what credit is there if, when you sin and get a beating, you endure? But if you endure when you do good and suffer for it, this finds favor with God.

Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they spat in His face and pounded Him with their fists. Others slapped Him and demanded,

Matthew 5:47

And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than anyone else? Even the pagans do that, don’t they?

Mark 14:65

Some began to spit on Him, to blindfold Him, and to beat Him with their fists, saying, “Prophesy!” Also the guards slapped Him around.

Luke 6:32

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

1 Corinthians 4:11

To this very hour we are both hungry and thirsty, dressed in rags and mistreated and homeless.

Galatians 4:18

To be courted is good, but let it always be in a good way—and not just when I am there with you.

Ephesians 5:10

trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

But I have received everything and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you sent—a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

1 Peter 2:19

For this finds favor if, for the sake of conscience toward God, someone endures grief from suffering undeservedly.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not be afraid or worry about their threats.

1 Peter 3:17

For it is better to suffer for doing good (if it is God’s will) than for doing evil.