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1 Peter 2:19-20
English Standard Version
1 Peter 2:19-20
English Standard Version
19 For this is a gracious thing, when, (A)mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But (B)if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
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1 Peter 2:19-20
New International Version
1 Peter 2:19-20
New International Version
19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.(A) 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.(B)
1 Peter 2:19-20
King James Version
1 Peter 2:19-20
King James Version
19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
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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1 Peter 2:19-20
New King James Version
1 Peter 2:19-20
New King James Version
19 For this is (A)commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 For (B)what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.
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1 Peter 2:19-20
New American Standard Bible
1 Peter 2:19-20
New American Standard Bible
19 For this finds favor, if for the sake of (A)conscience toward God a person endures [a]grief when suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if (B)when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.
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- 1 Peter 2:19 Or pain
1 Peter 3:14
English Standard Version
1 Peter 3:14
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14 (A)But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. (B)Have no fear of them, (C)nor be troubled,
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1 Peter 3:14
New International Version
1 Peter 3:14
New International Version
14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.(A) “Do not fear their threats[a]; do not be frightened.”[b](B)
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- 1 Peter 3:14 Or fear what they fear
- 1 Peter 3:14 Isaiah 8:12
1 Peter 3:14
King James Version
1 Peter 3:14
King James Version
14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
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1 Peter 3:14
New King James Version
1 Peter 3:14
New King James Version
14 (A)But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. (B)“And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
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1 Peter 3:14
New American Standard Bible
1 Peter 3:14
New American Standard Bible
14 But even if you should (A)suffer for the sake of righteousness, (B)you [a]are blessed. (C)And do not fear their [b]intimidation, and do not be in dread,
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- 1 Peter 3:14 Or would be
- 1 Peter 3:14 Lit fear
1 Peter 3:17
English Standard Version
1 Peter 3:17
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17 For (A)it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.
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1 Peter 3:17
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1 Peter 3:17
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1 Peter 3:17
King James Version
1 Peter 3:17
King James Version
17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
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1 Peter 3:17
New King James Version
1 Peter 3:17
New King James Version
17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
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1 Peter 3:17
New American Standard Bible
1 Peter 3:17
New American Standard Bible
17 For (A)it is better, (B)if [a]God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong.
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- 1 Peter 3:17 Lit the will of God
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