1 Peter 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:20 — KJV
“For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. acceptable: or, thank”
— 1 Peter 2:20 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:20 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 2:20
“And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:20: take, well, god
“Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:20: take, well, god
“And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband. Ichabod: that is, Where is the glory? or, There is no glory”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:20: glory, take, god
“And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:20: glory, take, god
“And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:20: glory, god, thank
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