Devine Scripture

1 Peter 3:17

1 Peter chapter 3 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

v.17This passage

v.18Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 21:14

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

  • 1 Peter 4:15

    For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men’s matters:

  • 1 Peter 3:14

    But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

  • Matthew 26:42

    Again a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, thy will be done.

  • 1 Peter 2:20

    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.

  • 1 Peter 2:15

    For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: