1 Peter 3:17

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

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 4:19

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will—let them trust their souls to a faithful Creator while continuing to do good.

Matthew 26:39

Going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me! Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

1 Peter 2:20

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.

Acts 21:14

Since he would not be persuaded, we fell silent, saying only, “May the Lord’s will be done.”

Matthew 26:42

Again for a second time He went away and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, let Your will be done.”

1 Peter 4:15

For let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or evildoer or as a troublemaker.

1 Peter 2:15

For this is God’s will, that you silence the ignorance of foolish men by doing good.

Acts 18:21

instead taking leave of them while saying, “God willing, I’ll return to you again.” He set sail from Ephesus.

1 Peter 1:6

You rejoice in this greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials.