For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
Ver. 19. This is thankworthy] τουτο γαρ χαρις εστι. God accounts himself hereby gratified, as it were, and even beholden to such sufferers, this being the lowest subjection and the highest honour men can yield unto their Maker. God will thank such, which is condescensio stupenda, a wonderful condescension.