¹⁷ For it is better, if it is God’s will,^(A) to suffer for doing good^(B) than for doing evil.

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.^(A)

¹⁵ If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

¹⁶ However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.^(A)