1 Peter 3:17
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 3
“For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.”1 Peter 3:17
What Does 1 Peter 3:17 Mean?
1 Peter 3:17 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Patience.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 3:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 6:9“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”1 Peter 4:16“Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.”1 Peter 4:19“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”1 Peter 2:15“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”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 2:20“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.”Genesis 39:21“But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”Matthew 26:39“And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”Matthew 26:42“He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.”John 13:15“For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”Acts 21:14“And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.”1 Peter 4:15“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.”Job 36:21“Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.”Psalms 38:20“They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.”Genesis 40:15“For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.”1 Samuel 25:21“Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good.”Mark 15:31“Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.”Acts 18:21“But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.”1 Samuel 21:5“And David answered the priest, and said unto him, Of a truth women have been kept from us about these three days, since I came out, and the vessels of the young men are holy, and the bread is in a manner common, yea, though it were sanctified this day in the vessel.”
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