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For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.
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God's Will in Hardship
Commentators emphasize the phrase "if the will of God should so will." This isn't about random chance. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes explain that this teaches believers their unjust suffering is not meaningless but is permitted by God for a greater purpose. This perspective provides comfort, knowing that God is sovereign even in difficult trials and can use them for our ultimate good.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For it is better, if the will of God be so. That is, if God sees it to be necessary for your good that you should suffer, it is better tha…
Better (κρειττον). Comparative of κρατυς as in 2 Peter 2:21; Hebrews 1:4. Patient endurance not only silenc…
19th Century
Anglican
For it is better.—There is a kind of ironical suppression in this comparison.
If the will of God be so.—A strikingly rever…
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Baptist
Who can doubt the truth of that clear declaration?
It is better to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Suffering is a just recompense for doing evil. But if one does good and still suffers, t…
16th Century
Protestant
For it is better belongs not only to what follows but to the entire context. He had spoken of the profession of faith, which at that time …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For it is better, if the will of God be so For all things are ordered by the will of God, even all the sufferings an…
We sanctify God before others when our conduct invites and encourages them to glorify and honour Him. What was the ground and reason of their hope?…
