Verse 19
For it is a sign of grace if a man, desiring to do right in the eyes of God, undergoes pain as punishment for something which he has not done.
Referenced Verses
- Rom 13:5 : 5 So put yourselves under the authority, not for fear of wrath, but because you have the knowledge of what is right.
- 1 Cor 15:10 : 10 But by the grace of God, I am what I am: and his grace which was given to me has not been for nothing; for I did more work than all of them; though not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
- 2 Cor 1:12 : 12 For our glory is in this, in the knowledge which we have that our way of life in the world, and most of all in relation to you, has been holy and true in the eyes of God; not in the wisdom of the flesh, but in the grace of God.
- 2 Cor 8:1 : 1 And now we give you news, brothers, about the grace of God which has been given to the churches of Macedonia;
- 2 Tim 1:12 : 12 And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have given into his care till that day.
- 1 Pet 2:20 : 20 What credit is it if, when you have done evil, you take your punishment quietly? but if you are given punishment for doing right, and take it quietly, this is pleasing to God.
- 1 Pet 3:14-17 : 14 But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled; 15 But give honour to Christ in your hearts as your Lord; and be ready at any time when you are questioned about the hope which is in you, to give an answer in the fear of the Lord and without pride; 16 Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame. 17 Because if it is God's purpose for you to undergo pain, it is better to do so for well-doing than for evil-doing.
- Job 21:27 : 27 See, I am conscious of your thoughts, and of your violent purposes against me;
- Ps 35:19 : 19 Do not let my haters be glad over me falsely; let not those who are against me without cause make sport of me.
- Ps 38:19 : 19 But they are strong who have hate for me without cause: those who are against me falsely are increased in numbers.
- Ps 69:4 : 4 Those who have hate for me without cause are greater in number than the hairs of my head; those who are against me, falsely desiring my destruction, are very strong; I gave back what I had not taken away.
- Ps 119:86 : 86 All your teachings are certain; they go after me with evil design; give me your help.
- Matt 5:10-12 : 10 Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs. 11 Happy are you when men give you a bad name, and are cruel to you, and say all evil things against you falsely, because of me. 12 Be glad and full of joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so were the prophets attacked who were before you.
- Luke 6:32 : 32 If you have love for those who have love for you, what credit is it to you? for even sinners have love for those who have love for them.
- John 15:21 : 21 They will do all this to you because of my name--because they have no knowledge of him who sent me.
- Acts 11:23 : 23 Who, when he came and saw the grace of God, was glad; and he made clear to them the need of keeping near the Lord with all the strength of their hearts: