19 For it brings favor[a] if, mindful of God’s will,[b][c] someone endures grief from suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is there if you sin and are punished, and you endure it? But when you do what is good and suffer,(A) if you endure it, this brings favor with God.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 2:19 Other mss add with God
  2. 1 Peter 2:19 Other mss read if, because of a good conscience
  3. 1 Peter 2:19 Lit if, because of conscience toward God

19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

20 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.

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