1 Peter 2:20
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.
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- 1 Peter 2:19 For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
- 1 Peter 3:17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing what is right than for doing evil.
- Matthew 5:10–12 Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. “Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.