1 Peter 3:17

Weymouth NT

For it is better that you should suffer for doing right, if such be God's will, than for doing evil;

Cross References

Matthew 26:39

Going forward a short distance He fell on His face and prayed. »My Father,« He said, »if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou willest.«

Matthew 26:42

Again a second time He went away and prayed, saying, »My Father, if it is impossible for this cup to pass without my drinking it, Thy will be done.«

Acts 18:21

but took leave of them with the promise, »I will return to you, God willing.« So he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 21:14

So when he was not to be dissuaded, we ceased remonstrating with him and said, »The Lord's will be done!«

1 Peter 1:6

Rejoice triumphantly in the prospect of this, even if now, for a short time, you are compelled to sorrow amid various trials.

1 Peter 2:15

For it is God's will that by doing what is right you should thus silence the ignorant talk of foolish persons.

1 Peter 2:20

If you do wrong and receive a blow for it, what credit is there in your bearing it patiently? But if when you do right and suffer for it you bear it patiently, this is an acceptable thing with God.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are to be envied. So do not be alarmed by their threats, nor troubled;

1 Peter 4:15

But let not one of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evil-doer, or as a spy upon other people's business.

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore also, let those who are suffering in accordance with the will of God entrust their souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator.