1 Peter 3:17 Cross References - AUV

¹⁷ For, if it is God’s will that you should suffer, it is better [for you] that it be on account of doing right than doing wrong.

³⁹ And He went on ahead a short distance and fell face-down and prayed, “My Father, allow this cup [i.e., of suffering] to pass away from me if it is [at all] possible; nevertheless, let it not be what I want, but what You want [for me].”

⁴² He [then] went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if this [cup of suffering] cannot pass away unless I drink it [i.e., experience the suffering], [then] let what You want be done.”

¹⁴ And when he could not be dissuaded [from going to Jerusalem] we stopped [trying to convince him], saying, "Let the Lord's will be done in the matter."

¹⁵ For it is God’s will that, by doing good, you should put to silence the ignorant [talk and actions] of foolish people.

²⁰ But it is no credit to you if you put up with a beating you deserve. But if you patiently tolerate suffering for doing good, this is pleasing to God.

¹⁴ But even if you have to suffer for doing what was right, you still have [God’s] blessing. So, do not be afraid of the threats [of your persecutors], and do not let it worry you.

¹⁵ [However], you should not have to suffer for murdering, stealing, doing evil or interfering in the affairs of others.

¹⁹ Therefore, those who [are allowed to] suffer in harmony with God’s [permissive] will, should commit their souls to a trustworthy Creator, [who will take everything into account], while they go on [trying] to do what is right.