1 Peter 2:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

What, х Poion (G4169)] - 'what kind of.'

Glory - merit.

Buffeted - the punishment of slaves, suddenly inflicted.

This is. So 'Aleph (') C, Vulgate; but A B read 'for.' Then, 'but if when ... ye take it patiently (it is a glory): for this is,' etc.

Acceptable, х charis (G5485)] - 'thankworthy.' as 1 Peter 2:19.

1 Peter 2:20

20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptableg with God.