1 Peter 2:19
“For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.”
1 Peter 2:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For this is thankworthy, if for conscience towards God, a man endure sorrows, suffering wrongfully.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.
- DARBYDarby
- For this is acceptable, if one, for conscience sake towards God, endure griefs, suffering unjustly.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for this is gracious, if because of conscience toward God any one doth endure sorrows, suffering unrighteously;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- This is commendable if someone endures hardship and suffers unjustly for the sake of their conscience toward God.
Context: 1 Peter 2
17Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
18Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
19For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
20For 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.
21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
About 1 Peter 2: A Holy Nation
This chapter emphasizes the importance of living a holy life, as a chosen people and royal priesthood. The author also explains the role of Christ as the cornerstone and the believers as living stones in God's spiritual temple.
Commentary
In 1 Peter 2, the apostle Peter continues to encourage the believers to whom he is writing. He begins by reminding them that they are chosen by God and are a holy nation, a royal priesthood, and a people belonging to God. He then encourages them to abstain from sinful desires and to live a life of holiness and righteousness. He also reminds them that they are to be an example to the world, and to show the world the goodness of God.