19Wherefore 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.
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Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 12-19)The frequent repetition of counsel and comfort to Christians, considered as sufferers, in every chapter of this epistle, shows that the greatest danger these new converts were in arose from the persecutions to which their embracing Christianity exposed them. The good behaviour of Christians under sufferings is the most difficult part of their duty, but yet necessary both for the honour of Christ a…
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