Greek Interlinear

1 Peter 3:17 Interlinear

“it is better For for well doing if be so the will of God that ye suffer than for evil doing”

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Word-by-Word Analysis

#	Original	Strong's	English	Definition
1	κρεῖττον	G2909	it is better	stronger, i.e., (figuratively) better, i.e., nobler
2	γὰρ	G1063	For	properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
3	ἀγαθοποιοῦντας	G15	for well doing	to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty)
4	εἰ	G1487	if	if, whether, that, etc
5	θέλει	G2309	be so	to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
6	τὸ	G3588		the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
7	θέλημα	G2307	the will	a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
8	τοῦ	G3588		the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
9	θεοῦ	G2316	of God	a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
10	πάσχειν	G3958	that ye suffer	to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)
11	ἢ	G2228	than	disjunctive, or; comparative, than
12	κακοποιοῦντας	G2554	for evil doing	to be a bad-doer, i.e., (objectively) to injure, or (genitive) to sin

1 Peter 3:17 (current)it is better For for well doing if be so the will of God that ye suffer than for evil doing