King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For [it is] better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For if God has in fact willed that you should suffer, it is better that you suffer for doing what is good than for doing what is evil.
Berean Standard Bible:
For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
American Standard Version:
For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For{G1063} it is better{G2909}, if{G1487} the will{G2307} of God{G2316} be so{G2309}, that ye suffer{G3958} for well doing{G15}, than{G2228} for evil doing{G2554}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Peter 3:14
- But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
1 Peter 4:19
- Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls [to him] in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Matthew 26:39
- And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou [wilt].
Acts 21:14
- And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
1 Peter 2:20
- For what glory [is it], if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye take it patiently, this [is] acceptable with God.
Matthew 26:42
- He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
1 Peter 2:15
- For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
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Commentary for 1 Peter 3:17
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. - Strong's Number: G2909
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κρείττων
Transliteration: kreíttōn
Pronunciation: krite'-tohn
Description: comparative of a derivative of κράτος; stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. nobler:--best, better. - Strong's Number: G1487
There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰ
Transliteration: ei
Pronunciation: i
Description: a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:--forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μή(γε), εἰ καί, εἰ μή, εἰ μή τι, εἴ περ, εἴ πως, εἴ τις, ἐκ. See also ἐάν. - Strong's Number: G2307
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θέλημα
Transliteration: thélēma
Pronunciation: thel'-ay-mah
Description: from the prolonged form of θέλω; a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination:-- desire, pleasure, will. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G2309
There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θέλω
Transliteration: thélō
Pronunciation: eth-el-eh'-o
Description: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of αἱρέομαι; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas βούλομαι properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in:--desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)). - Strong's Number: G3958
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πάσχω
Transliteration: páschō
Pronunciation: pen'-tho
Description: apparently a primary verb; to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful):--feel, passion, suffer, vex. - Strong's Number: G15
There are 3477 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγαθοποιέω
Transliteration: agathopoiéō
Pronunciation: ag-ath-op-oy-eh'-o
Description: from ἀγαθοποιός; to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty):--(when) do good (well). - Strong's Number: G2228
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἤ
Transliteration: ḗ
Pronunciation: ay
Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι. - Strong's Number: G2554
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κακοποιέω
Transliteration: kakopoiéō
Pronunciation: kak-op-oy-eh'-o
Description: from κακοποιός; to be a bad-doer, i.e. (objectively) to injure, or (genitive) to sin:--do(ing) evil.