American Standard Version
1 Peter 2:19
19For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.
1 Peter 2:19 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
- New International Version (NIV)For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.
Context of 1 Peter 2:19
17Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. 18Servants, bein subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully. 20For 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. 21For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
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τοῦτο γὰρ χάρις, εἰ διὰ συνείδησιν θεοῦ ὑποφέρει τις λύπας πάσχων ἀδίκως.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Peter 2:19
- 1 Peter 2:20For 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.
- Luke 6:32And if ye love them that love you, what thank have ye? for even sinners love those that love them.
- Acts 11:23who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:
- 1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not found vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
- 2 Corinthians 8:1Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;
- 1 Peter 3:14But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
- Matthew 5:10Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- John 15:21But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.
- Romans 13:5Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
- 2 Timothy 1:12For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.
- Job 21:27Behold, I know your thoughts, And the devices wherewith ye would wrong me.
- Psalms 35:19Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; Neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
- Psalms 38:19But mine enemies are lively, and are strong; And they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
- Psalms 69:4They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: They that would cut me off, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: That which I took not away I have to restore.
- Psalms 119:86All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
Commentaries on 1 Peter 2:19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19For this is thankworthy - If, in a conscientious discharge of your duty, you suffer evil, this is in the sight of God thankworthy, pleasing, and proper; it shows that you prefer his authority to your own ease, peace, and emolument; it shows also, as Dr. Macknight has well observed, that they considered their obligation to relative duties not to depend on the character of the person to whom they were to be performed, nor on their performing the duties they…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19For this is thank-worthy - Margin, “thank.” Greek, “This is grace,” ( ́ charis). Doddridge renders the expression, “This is graceful indeed.” Various interpretations of this expression have been proposed; but the meaning evidently is, that it is acceptable to God, (see 1 Peter 2:20, “this is acceptable to God” - ́ ̀ ͂ͅ charis para Theōthat is, this will be regarded by him with favor. It does not mean that it was worthy of thanks, or that God would thank…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-25Verses 18-25 Servants in those days generally were slaves, and had heathen masters, who often used them cruelly; yet the apostle directs them to be subject to the masters placed over them by Providence, with a fear to dishonour or offend God. And not only to those pleased with reasonable service, but to the severe, and those angry without cause. The sinful misconduct of one relation, does not justify sinful behaviour in the other; the servant is bound to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18-20A slave was legally bound to a master and could not change his or her situation. In contrast, a modern employee has the right to stop working for an employer who is cruel. Some employees, however, may not be able to leave their jobs. In those cases, Peter’s advice to slaves can also apply to employees today.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. Reason for subjection even to froward masters. thankworthy--(Lu 6:33). A course out of the common, and especially praiseworthy in the eyes of God: not as Rome interprets, earning merit, and so a work of supererogation (compare 1Pe 2:20). for conscience toward God--literally, "consciousness of God": from a conscientious regard to God, more than to men. endure--Greek, "patiently bear up under": as a superimposed burden [Alford]. grief--Greek, "griefs."Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Peter 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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