1 Peter 2:19 nasb — For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly.

NASB

"For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly."

— 1 Peter 2:19, NASB

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1 Peter 2 — Context

16

Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God.

17

Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

18

Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable.

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For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly.

20

For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.

21

For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,

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WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH;

1 Peter 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 2:19 say?
1 Peter 2:19 in the NASB reads: “For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly.”
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 (NASB): “For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly.” 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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