King James Version
1 Peter 2:19 in the King James Version says “For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. thankworthy: or, thank” — study this verse from 1 Peter chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. thankworthy: or, thank”
1 Peter 2:19 · KJV
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. Honour all: or, Esteem all
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. thankworthy: or, thank
For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. acceptable: or, thank
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: for us: some read, for you
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“is thankworthy”
G5485graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
“toward God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
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