New Testament · SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 2:19
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For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
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For this [is] thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
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For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.
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For this [is] grace, if because of conscience toward God, anyone bears up under griefs, suffering unjustly.
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
1 Peter 2
17 Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
18 Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.
19 For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
20 How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
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