1 Peter 2:20
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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.”1 Peter 2:20
What Does 1 Peter 2:20 Mean?
1 Peter 2:20 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 2:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 23:34“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”Romans 12:1“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”2 Timothy 1:9“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”2 Timothy 3:12“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”1 Peter 3:9“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”Matthew 5:39“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”Ephesians 5:10“Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.”1 Peter 2:19“For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.”Matthew 5:46“For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?”Ecclesiastes 7:8“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”1 Peter 3:17“For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.”Matthew 5:10“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Luke 6:32“For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.”1 Timothy 2:3“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”1 Peter 3:14“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;”1 Peter 4:14“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.”Psalms 119:22“Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.”Matthew 5:47“And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?”Hebrews 12:28“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”Psalms 119:78“Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.”
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