1 Peter 3:17

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

Cross References (8)

  • 1 Peter 3:14 (10)

    But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

  • 1 Peter 4:19 (7)

    So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to d

  • Matthew 26:39 (6)

    Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not a

  • 1 Peter 2:15 (5)

    For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

  • Acts 21:14 (5)

    When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”

  • Matthew 26:42 (5)

    A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”

  • 1 Peter 2:20 (5)

    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 e

  • 1 Peter 4:15 (4)

    Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.