For it is better, if the will of God be so
For all things are ordered by the will of God, even all the
sufferings and afflictions of the saints; and which is a reason
why they ought to be patiently submitted to, and bore: and
"better" it is, more honourable and profitable,
that ye suffer for well doing;
for believing in Christ, professing him and his Gospel, giving a
free and open reason for so doing, and for exercising a good
conscience, and living godly in Christ Jesus:
than for evil doing;
as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a busy body in other
men's matters, ( 1 Peter 4:15
1 Peter
4:16 ) .