17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
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But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
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.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 16-17)The confession of a Christian’s faith cannot credibly be supported but by the two means here specified— a good conscience and a good conversation . conscience is good when it does its office well, when it is kept pure and uncorrupt, and clear from guilt; then it will justify you, though men accuse you. A good conversation in Christ is a holy life, according to the doctrine and example of Christ. “…
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