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1 Peter 3:17

WEB

17For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing what is right than for doing evil.

KJV

17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

BSB

17For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

FBV

17It's certainly better to suffer for doing good (if that's what God wants), than to suffer for doing wrong!

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Extra References

1 Peter 3:14

14But even if you should suffer for righteousnesssake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”


1 Peter 4:19

19Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator.


Matthew 26:39

39He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”


Acts 21:14

14When he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, “The Lords will be done.”


1 Peter 2:20

20For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.


1 Peter 2:15

15For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.


Matthew 26:42

42Again, a second time he went away and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cup cant pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”


1 Peter 4:15

15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other men’s matters.