17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

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17 For it is better, if it is God’s will,(A) to suffer for doing good(B) than for doing evil.

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14 (A)But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. (B)“And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”

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14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.(A) “Do not fear their threats[a]; do not be frightened.”[b](B)

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  1. 1 Peter 3:14 Or fear what they fear
  2. 1 Peter 3:14 Isaiah 8:12

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God (A)commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

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19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will(A) should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

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39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and (A)prayed, saying, (B)“O My Father, if it is possible, (C)let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, (D)not as I will, but as You will.

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39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup(A) be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”(B)

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20 For (A)what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.

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20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.(A)

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14 So when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, (A)“The will of the Lord be done.”

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14 When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up(A) and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”(B)

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42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, “O My Father, [a]if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.”

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  1. Matthew 26:42 NU if this may not pass away unless

42 He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.”(A)

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15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a [a]busybody in other people’s matters.

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  1. 1 Peter 4:15 meddler

15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

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15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men—

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15 For it is God’s will(A) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(B)

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