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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

Luke 6:22 pronounces blessing on those hated for Christ — directly parallels the call to endure suffering mindful of God here.

Acts 24:16 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

2 Timothy 1:12 shows Paul's confidence while suffering for the gospel—resembles the trust in God that makes unjust suffering 'gracious'.