1 Peter 2:19 cpdv — For this is grace: when, because of God, a man willingly endures sorrows, suffering injustice.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For this is grace: when, because of God, a man willingly endures sorrows, suffering injustice. "

— 1 Peter 2:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Peter 2 — Context

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in an open manner, and not as if cloaking malice with liberty, but like servants of God.

17

Honor everyone. Love brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

18

Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and meek, but also to the unruly.

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For this is grace: when, because of God, a man willingly endures sorrows, suffering injustice.

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For what glory is there, if you sin and then suffer a beating? But if you do well and suffer patiently, this is grace with God.

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For you have been called to this because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in his footsteps.

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He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.

1 Peter 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Peter 2:19 say?
1 Peter 2:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For this is grace: when, because of God, a man willingly endures sorrows, suffering injustice. ”
Where is 1 Peter 2:19 in the Bible?
1 Peter 2:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 19.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 2:19.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 2:19 in?
1 Peter 2:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 2:19?
1 Peter 2:19 reads (CPDV): “For this is grace: when, because of God, a man willingly endures sorrows, suffering injustice. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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