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
Therefore, I say, let those who suffer, because God wills it so, commit their lives into the hands of a faithful Creator, and persevere in doing right.
Matthew 26:39
Going on a little further, he threw himself on his face in prayer. "My Father," he said, "if it is possible, let me be spared this cup; only, not as I will, but as thou willest."
Acts 21:14
So, as he would not be persuaded, we said no more to him, only adding--"The Lord's will be done."
Suffer
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.'