For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it , ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it , ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

But even if ye should suffer for righteousness'sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

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

For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men's matters:

but if a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.

Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator.