1 Peter 3:17

After all, if it is the will of God, it is better to suffer for doing right than for doing wrong.

1 Peter 2:20

What good does it do if, when you sin, you patiently receive punishment for it? But if you suffer for doing good and receive it patiently, you have God's approval.

1 Peter 4:19

So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do what is good.

Matthew 26:39

Going on a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, "O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not what I want but what you want."

Matthew 26:42

He went away a second time and prayed, "My Father, if this cup cannot go away unless I drink it, let your will be done."

Acts 21:14

When he could not be persuaded otherwise, we remained silent except to say, "May the Lord's will be done."

1 Peter 2:15

For it is God's will that by doing right you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. "Never be afraid of their threats, and never get upset.

1 Peter 4:15

Of course, none of you should suffer for being a murderer, thief, criminal, or troublemaker.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

Suffer

Bible References

If

1 Peter 4:19
So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do what is good.
Matthew 26:39
Going on a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, "O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not what I want but what you want."
Acts 21:14
When he could not be persuaded otherwise, we remained silent except to say, "May the Lord's will be done."

Suffer

1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. "Never be afraid of their threats, and never get upset.

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