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1 Peter 2:19-21
New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Peter 2:19-21
New American Standard Bible 1995
19 For this finds [a]favor, if for the sake of (A)conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if (B)when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds [b]favor with God.
Christ Is Our Example
21 For (C)you have been called for this purpose, (D)since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you (E)an example for you to follow in His steps,
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- 1 Peter 2:20 V 19, note 1
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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