1 Peter 2:19

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τοῦτο γὰρ χάρις, εἰ διὰ συνείδησιν Θεοῦ ὑποφέρει τις λύπας, πάσχων ἀδίκως.

Transliteration

This gar charis, if dia syneidēsin Theou hypopherei tis lypas, paschōn adikōs.

Grammar Details

*gar*: conjunction - for
*charis*: noun, feminine singular nominative - grace/favor/credit
*dia*: preposition + accusative - because of/for
*syneidēsin*: noun, feminine singular accusative - conscience/consciousness
*Theou*: noun, masculine singular genitive - of God
*hypopherei*: present active indicative, 3rd person singular - endures/bears up
*tis*: indefinite pronoun, masculine singular nominative - anyone/someone
*lypas*: noun, feminine plural accusative - griefs/sorrows
*paschōn*: present active participle, masculine singular nominative - suffering
*adikōs*: adverb - unjustly/undeservedly

Word Meanings

*charis*: grace/favor/credit/commendable thing
*syneidēsin*: conscience/consciousness/awareness
*hypopherei*: endures/bears up/bears patiently
*lypas*: griefs/sorrows/pains
*paschōn*: suffering/experiencing pain
*adikōs*: unjustly/undeservedly/wrongfully

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Referenced Verses

Rom 13:5 : 5 Wherefore [ye] must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
1 Cor 15:10 : 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not found vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
2 Cor 1:12 : 12 For our glorifying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
2 Cor 8:1 : 1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;
2 Tim 1:12 : 12 For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.
1 Pet 2:20 : 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted [for it], ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
1 Pet 3:14-17 : 14 But even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed [are ye:] and {G5399} fear not their fear, neither be troubled; 15 but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: {G1161} [being] ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear: 16 having a good conscience; that, wherein {G1722} ye are spoken against, {G5613} {G2555} they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ. 17 For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.
Job 21:27 : 27 Behold, I know your thoughts, And the devices wherewith ye would wrong me.
Ps 35:19 : 19 Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; Neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
Ps 38:19 : 19 But mine enemies are lively, [and] are strong; And they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
Ps 69:4 : 4 They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: They that would cut me off, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: That which I took not away I have to restore.
Ps 119:86 : 86 All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; Help thou me.
Matt 5:10-12 : 10 Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye when [men] shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
Luke 6:32 : 32 And if ye love them that love you, what thank have ye? for even sinners love those that love them.
John 15:21 : 21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
Acts 11:23 : 23 who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

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1 Pet 2:20-21
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20For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted [for it], ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
21For {G1519} hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
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16having a good conscience; that, wherein {G1722} ye are spoken against, {G5613} {G2555} they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
17For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.
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12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:
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14If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed [are ye]; because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.
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4so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which ye endure;
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12having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein {G3739} they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
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