John Gill's Exposition on 1 Peter 3:17

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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For it is better, if the will of God be so, etc.] 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, (<600415>1 Peter 4:15,16).

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