For what glory would there be, if committing faults, and being buffeted, ye suffered patiently? but if, when ye behave well, yet suffer, ye bear it patiently, this is graciously accepted of God.

But if ye should even suffer for righteousness, blessed are ye: be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled,

For it is better (if it be God's will) to suffer as well doers than as evil doers.

If ye suffer reproach for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: by them indeed he is blasphemed, but by you he is glorified.

Let no one of you then suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or a meddler in other persons' business.

But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him give glory to God on this very account.

Wherefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to him in well-doing as to the faithful Creator.