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1 Peter 2:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Peter 2:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
19 For this finds favor— if for the sake of a consciousness[a] of God one bears-up[b] while suffering sorrows unjustly. 20 For what-kind-of credit[c] is it if while sinning and being beaten, you will endure? But if while doing-good and suffering you will endure, this finds favor with God. 21 For you were called to this[d]. Because Christ also suffered for you, leaving-behind a pattern for you in order that you might follow-after His footsteps—
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- 1 Peter 2:19 Or, conscience toward God.
- 1 Peter 2:19 Or, endures.
- 1 Peter 2:20 Or, fame, glory.
- 1 Peter 2:21 That is, to bear up under unjust suffering for Christ.
1 Peter 2:19-21
New International Version
1 Peter 2:19-21
New International Version
19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.(A) 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.(B) 21 To this(C) you were called,(D) because Christ suffered for you,(E) leaving you an example,(F) that you should follow in his steps.
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