1 Peter 2:20

ποῖον γὰρ κλέος εἰ ἁμαρτάνοντες καὶ κολαφιζόμενοι ὑπομενεῖτε ἀλλ' εἰ ἀγαθοποιοῦντες καὶ πάσχοντες ὑπομενεῖτε τοῦτο χάρις παρὰ θεῷ

For 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.

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
ποῖον G4169 I-NSN	Strong's Definition poios individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one of what sort or nature
γὰρ G1063 CONJ	Strong's Definition gar properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) for
κλέος G2811 N-NSN	Strong's Definition kleos renown (as if being called) rumour, report "glory, praise
εἰ G1487 ADV	Strong's Definition ei if, whether, that, etc if, whether
ἁμαρτάνοντες G264 V-PAP-NPM	Strong's Definition hamartanō properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e., (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin to be without a share in "to miss the mark"to err, be mistaken"to miss or wander from the path of uprightness and honor, to do or go wrong"to wander from the law of God, violate God's law, sin
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
κολαφιζόμενοι G2852 V-PPP-NPM	Strong's Definition kolaphizō to rap with the fist to strike with the fist, give one a blow with the fist "to maltreat, treat with violence and contumely
ὑπομενεῖτε G5278 V-FAI-2P	Strong's Definition hypomenō to stay under (behind), i.e., remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e., bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere to remain to tarry behind to remain i.e., abide, not recede or flee to preserve: under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ "to endure, bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments
ἀλλ' G235	Strong's Definition alla properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) but nevertheless, notwithstanding "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
εἰ G1487 CONJ	Strong's Definition ei if, whether, that, etc if, whether
ἀγαθοποιοῦντες G15 V-PAP-NPM	Strong's Definition agathopoieō to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty) to do good, do something which profits others to be a good help to someone "to do someone a favor"to benefit to do well, do right
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
πάσχοντες G3958 V-PAP-NPM	Strong's Definition paschō to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful) to be affected or have been affected, to feel, have a sensible experience, to undergo in a good sense, to be well off, in good case "in a bad sense, to suffer sadly, be in a bad plight of a sick person
ὑπομενεῖτε G5278 V-FAI-2P	Strong's Definition hypomenō to stay under (behind), i.e., remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e., bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere to remain to tarry behind to remain i.e., abide, not recede or flee to preserve: under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ "to endure, bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments
τοῦτο G5124	Strong's Definition touto that thing that (thing), this (thing)
χάρις G5485 N-NSF	Strong's Definition charis graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude) grace that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech good will, loving-kindness, favor of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues what is due to grace the spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace "the token or proof of grace, benefit a gift of grace "benefit, bounty thanks, (for benefits, services, favors), recompense, reward
παρὰ G3844 PREP	Strong's Definition para properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of) from, of at, by, besides, near
θεῷ G2316 N-DSM	Strong's Definition theos a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism) a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities "the Godhead, trinity God the Father, the first person in the trinity "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity spoken of the only and true God refers to the things of God "his counsels, interests, things due to him whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way God's representative or viceregent of magistrates and judges

For 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.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:19

τοῦτο γὰρ χάρις εἰ διὰ συνείδησιν θεοῦ ὑποφέρει τις λύπας πάσχων ἀδίκως

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

1 Peter 3:17

κρεῖττον γὰρ ἀγαθοποιοῦντας εἰ θέλει τὸ θέλημα τοῦ θεοῦ πάσχειν ἢ κακοποιοῦντας

For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

Matthew 5:10

Μακάριοι οἱ δεδιωγμένοι ἕνεκεν δικαιοσύνης ὅτι αὐτῶν ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

1 Peter 3:14

ἀλλ' εἰ καὶ πάσχοιτε διὰ δικαιοσύνην μακάριοι τὸν δὲ φόβον αὐτῶν μὴ φοβηθῆτε μηδὲ ταραχθῆτε

But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

1 Peter 4:14

εἰ ὀνειδίζεσθε ἐν ὀνόματι Χριστοῦ μακάριοι ὅτι τὸ τῆς δόξης καὶ τὸ τοῦ θεοῦ πνεῦμα ἐφ' ὑμᾶς ἀναπαύεται κατὰ μὲν αὐτοὺς βλασφημεῖται κατὰ δὲ ὑμᾶς δοξάζεται

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

Luke 6:32

καὶ εἰ ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστίν καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας αὐτοὺς ἀγαπῶσιν

For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

Matthew 5:47

καὶ ἐὰν ἀσπάσησθε τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς ὑμῶν μόνον τί περισσὸν ποιεῖτε οὐχὶ καὶ οἱ τελῶναι οὕτως ποιοῦσιν

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

Ephesians 5:10

δοκιμάζοντες τί ἐστιν εὐάρεστον τῷ κυρίῳ

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

Matthew 26:67

Τότε ἐνέπτυσαν εἰς τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐκολάφισαν αὐτόν οἱ δὲ ἐῤῥάπισαν

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

1 Corinthians 4:11

ἄχρι τῆς ἄρτι ὥρας καὶ πεινῶμεν καὶ διψῶμεν καὶ γυμνητεύομεν καὶ κολαφιζόμεθα καὶ ἀστατοῦμεν

Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;

Mark 14:65

Καὶ ἤρξαντό τινες ἐμπτύειν αὐτῷ καὶ περικαλύπτειν τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ καὶ κολαφίζειν αὐτὸν καὶ λέγειν αὐτῷ Προφήτευσον καὶ οἱ ὑπηρέται ῥαπίσμασιν αὐτὸν ἔβαλλον

And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.

Romans 12:1

Παρακαλῶ οὖν ὑμᾶς ἀδελφοί διὰ τῶν οἰκτιρμῶν τοῦ θεοῦ παραστῆσαι τὰ σώματα ὑμῶν θυσίαν ζῶσαν ἁγίαν εὐάρεστον τῷ θεῷ τὴν λογικὴν λατρείαν ὑμῶν·

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Philippians 4:18

ἀπέχω δὲ πάντα καὶ περισσεύω· πεπλήρωμαι δεξάμενος παρὰ Ἐπαφροδίτου τὰ παρ' ὑμῶν ὀσμὴν εὐωδίας θυσίαν δεκτήν εὐάρεστον τῷ θεῷ

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

1 Peter 2:19

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