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1 Peter 2:20

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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 2:20 in other translations

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.

1 Peter 2:20 · American Standard Version

1 Peter 2:20 in context

  1. 18Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect: not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.
  2. 19For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
  3. 20For 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.
  4. 21For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
  5. 22who didn’t sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.”