1 Peter 3:17

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.”

— WEB

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

— KJV

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

— ASV

Bible Verses About Suffering

Cross-references

Related verses via the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

1 Peter 3:14 "But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”Isaiah 8:12"
1 Peter 4:19 "Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator."
Matthew 26:39 "He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; neverthele…"
1 Peter 2:15 "For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:"
1 Peter 2:20 "For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is co…"
Matthew 26:42 "Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be …"
Acts 21:14 "When he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, “The Lord’s will be done.”"
1 Peter 4:15 "For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other men’s matters."

Commentary

better--One may object, I would not bear it so ill if I had deserved it. Peter replies, it is better that you did not deserve it, in order that doing well and yet being spoken against, you may prove yourself a true Christian [GERHARD]. if the will of God be so--rather as the optative is in the oldest manuscripts, "if the will of God should will it so." Those who honor God's will as their highest law (Pe1 2:15) have the comfort to know that suffering is God's appointment (Pe1 4:19). So Christ Himself; our inclination does not wish it.

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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