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1 Peter 3:17

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

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}.

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.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • 1 Peter 3:14 (6 votes)

    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 (5 votes)

    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 (4 votes)

    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 (3 votes)

    And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

  • 1 Peter 2:20 (3 votes)

    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 (3 votes)

    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 (2 votes)

    For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: