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Berean Standard Bible

“For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.”

1 Peter 2:19

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Peter instructs servants in Asia Minor, many of whom suffered unjust treatment. He presents Christ's own suffering as the pattern.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.

World English Bible (WEB)

For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.

King James Version (KJV)

For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For it is a sign of grace if a man, desiring to do right in the eyes of God, undergoes pain as punishment for something which he has not done.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for this is gracious, if because of conscience toward God any one does endure sorrows, suffering unrighteously;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque esto es agradable, si alguno á causa de la conciencia delante de Dios, sufre molestias padeciendo injustamente.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pues es digno de elogio que alguien, por ser responsable ante Dios, soporte penas y sufrimientos injustamente.

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