1 Peter 2:19

For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Peter 2:19

BSB

For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.

AKJV

For this is thank worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

CPDV

For this is grace: when, because of God, a man willingly endures sorrows, suffering injustice.

ERV

For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.

NHEB

For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.

SMT

For this is grace, if any by consciousness of God bear grief, suffering unjustly.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Peter 2:19

ForG1063Conjunction thisG5124isthankworthyG5485Noun Feminine ifG1487ConjunctionamanG5100 forG1223Preposition conscienceG4893Noun FemininetowardGodG2316Noun Masculine endureG5297Verb griefG3077Noun Feminine sufferingG3958Verb wrongfullyG95Adverb

Commentary for 1 Peter 2:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Peter 2:19

Summary

Suffering unjustly for conscience demonstrates commendable faith

Event

Commending patient suffering

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD