2:19 2:19

1 Peter 2:20

2:21 2:21

Bible Versions

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.
For {G1063} what {G4169} glory {G2811} is it, if {G1487}, when {G2532} ye be buffeted {G2852} for your faults {G264}, ye shall take it patiently {G5278}? but {G235} if {G1487}, when ye do well {G15}, and {G2532} suffer {G3958} for it, ye take it patiently {G5278}, this {G5124} is acceptable {G5485} with {G3844} God {G2316}.
For what credit is there in bearing up under a beating you deserve for doing something wrong? But if you bear up under punishment, even though you have done what is right, God looks on it with favor.
How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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