1 Peter 2:19
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
Cross-references
1 Peter 2:20 distinguishes suffering for doing good versus for sin, reinforcing that only unjust suffering is commendable.
1 Peter 3:14-17 directly expands the same theme: suffering for doing good, with a clear conscience before God.
In 1 Peter 3:16, the same theme: having a good conscience so that revilers are put to shame when you suffer for doing good.
1 Peter 4:14 promises blessing for being insulted for Christ — expanding on commendable suffering for conscience toward God.
Psalm 69:4 describes being hated without cause and falsely accused — a direct parallel to the unjust suffering here.
Matthew 5:10-12 promises blessing to those persecuted for righteousness—the exact principle behind suffering unjustly 'mindful of God'.
Luke 6:32 teaches that loving only those who love you earns no credit — parallels Peter's point that enduring unjust suffering is commendable.
Luke 6:22 pronounces blessing on those hated for Christ — directly parallels the call to endure suffering mindful of God here.
Acts 24:16 shows Paul striving for a clear conscience toward God — the same motivation for enduring unjust suffering here.
1 Corinthians 6:7 asks why not rather suffer wrong — directly parallels the willingness to endure unjust suffering here.
Genesis 39:20 recounts Joseph unjustly imprisoned — an OT example of suffering unjustly while God was with him.
Romans 13:5 grounds submission in conscience—parallel to enduring unjust suffering for conscience toward God, though different contexts.
Psalm 119:86 mentions persecution with falsehood — similar unjust suffering, though less specific to the conscience aspect.
John 15:21 ties persecution to Christ's name—here 'mindful of God' is the broader category, but both connect suffering to allegiance.
2 Corinthians 1:12 appeals to conscience and grace in conduct—mirroring the 'mindful of God' conscience that undergirds unjust suffering here.
2 Timothy 1:12 shows Paul's confidence while suffering for the gospel—resembles the trust in God that makes unjust suffering 'gracious'.