1 Peter 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 3:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 3:17 — KJV
“For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.”
— 1 Peter 3:17 (KJV)
1 Peter 3:17 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 3:17
“For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. I had...: Heb. I would choose rather to sit at the threshold”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:17: better, god, well
“I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:17: god, well, doing
“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”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:17: god, suffer, well
“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:17: god, suffer, well
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:17: god, well, evil
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