Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

For

1 Peter 3:14
Even if you should suffer for righteousness, count yourselves blessed! 'Do not let men terrify you, or allow yourselves to be dismayed.'
1 Peter 4:14
If you are reviled for bearing the name of Christ, count yourselves blessed; because the divine Glory and the Spirit of God are resting upon you.
Matthew 5:47
And, if you show courtesy to your brothers only, what are you doing more than others? Even the Gentiles do this!

Buffeted

Matthew 26:67
Then they spat in his face, and struck him, while others dealt blows at him, saying as they did so:
Mark 14:65
Some of those present began to spit at him, and to blindfold his eyes, and strike him, saying, as they did so, "Now play the Prophet!" and even the police-officers received him with blows.
1 Corinthians 4:11
To this very hour we go hungry, thirsty, and naked; we are beaten; we are homeless;

When

1 Peter 2:19
For this wins God's approval when, because conscious of God's presence, a man who is suffering unjustly bears his troubles patiently.