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1 Peter 2:19
For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
1 Peter 2:19 · World English Bible
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1 Peter 2:19 in other translations
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
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In context
16 Live as free people, yet not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
17 Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
18 Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.
19 For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
20 For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
21 For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
22 who didn’t sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.”
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