¹⁷ For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.

¹⁵ For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

²⁰ For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted `for it', ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer `for it', ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

¹⁴ But even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed `are ye:' and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

¹⁹ Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator.

³⁹ And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

⁴² Again a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, thy will be done.

¹⁴ And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

¹⁵ For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men's matters: