1 Peter 3:17

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

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

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

Going on a little further, he threw himself on his face in prayer. "My Father," he said, "if it is possible, let me be spared this cup; only, not as I will, but as thou willest."

Matthew 26:42

Again, a second time, he went away, and prayed. "My Father," he said, "if I cannot be spared this cup, but must drink it, thy will be done!"

Acts 18:21

As he took his leave, "I will come back again to you, please God," and then set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

So, as he would not be persuaded, we said no more to him, only adding--"The Lord's will be done."

1 Peter 1:6

At the thought of this you are full of exultation, though (if it has been necessary) you have suffered for the moment somewhat from various trials;

1 Peter 2:15

For God's will is this--that you should silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing what is right.

1 Peter 2:20

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.

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 4:15

I need hardly say that no one among you must suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a criminal, or for interfering in matters which do not concern Christians.

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore, I say, let those who suffer, because God wills it so, commit their lives into the hands of a faithful Creator, and persevere in doing right.