Berean Standard Bible
“For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.”
Peter encourages believers to be ready to give a gentle reason for their hope. He then adds a word about suffering.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
World English Bible (WEB)
For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.
King James Version (KJV)
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Because if it is God's purpose for you to undergo pain, it is better to do so for well-doing than for evil-doing.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for it is better doing good, if the will of God will it, to suffer, than doing evil;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque mejor es que padezcáis haciendo bien, si la voluntad de Dios así lo quiere, que haciendo mal.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Si Dios así lo quiere, es mejor sufrir por hacer el bien que por hacer el mal.
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