1 Peter 2:20
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.
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- 1 Peter 2:19 For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.
- 1 Peter 3:17 For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.
- Matthew 5:10–12 Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.