1 Peter 3:17

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Peter 3:17

BSB
For it is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
AKJV
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that you suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
CPDV
For it is better to suffer for doing good, if it is the will of God, than for doing evil.
ERV
For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.
NHEB
For it is better, if it is God's will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.
SMT
Fur better, doing good, if the will of God will, to suffer, than doing evil.

Commentary for 1 Peter 3:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Peter 3:17
Summary
Suffering for virtue exceeds suffering for vice
Event
Valuation of righteous suffering
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching