1 Peter 2:20

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

What credit can you claim when, after doing wrong, you take your punishment for it patiently? But, on the other hand, if, after doing right, you take your sufferings patiently, that does win the approval of God.

Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they spat in his face, and struck him, while others dealt blows at him, saying as they did so:

Matthew 5:47

And, if you show courtesy to your brothers only, what are you doing more than others? Even the Gentiles do this!

Mark 14:65

Some of those present began to spit at him, and to blindfold his eyes, and strike him, saying, as they did so, "Now play the Prophet!" and even the police-officers received him with blows.

Luke 6:32

If you love only those who love you, what thanks will be due to you? Why, even the outcast love those who love them!

1 Corinthians 4:11

To this very hour we go hungry, thirsty, and naked; we are beaten; we are homeless;

Galatians 4:18

It is always honorable to have your favor sought in an honorable cause, and not only when I am with you, my dear children--

Ephesians 5:10

Always trying to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

My wants are fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts which you sent me--the sweet fragrance of a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.

1 Peter 2:19

For this wins God's approval when, because conscious of God's presence, a man who is suffering unjustly bears his troubles patiently.

1 Peter 3:14

Even if you should suffer for righteousness, count yourselves blessed! 'Do not let men terrify you, or allow yourselves to be dismayed.'

1 Peter 3:17

It is better that you should suffer, if that should be God's will, for doing right, than for doing wrong.