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.

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Other Translations for 1 Peter 2:20

BSB
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 endure it, this is commendable before God.
AKJV
For what glory is it, if, when you be buffeted for your faults, you shall take it patiently? but if, when you do well, and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
CPDV
For what glory is there, if you sin and then suffer a beating? But if you do well and suffer patiently, this is grace with God.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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 commendable with God.
SMT
For what glory, if, sinning and being cuffed, ye endure? but if, doing good, and suffering, ye endure, this is grace with God.

Commentary for 1 Peter 2:20

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Overview of 1 Peter 2:20
Summary
Patient suffering for righteousness exceeds patience for faults
Event
Distinguishing righteous suffering
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching