"For {it is} better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing." — 1 Peter 3:17

1 Peter 3:17 · KJV

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

— 1 Peter 3:17

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Verse 18

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

1 Peter 3 — Context

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and {be} ready always to {give} an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: {fear: or, reverence}

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

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

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

Cross References

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 cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Matthew 26:42

And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

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:

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. {acceptable: or, thank}

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or {as} a thief, or {as} an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.