1 Peter 3:18
Because Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive by the Spirit;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
17For it is better, if it be the will of God, that ye suffer for well-doing, than for evil-doing.
19in which also he went and preached to the spirits in prison,
Cross References
Matthew 27:19And as he sat on the judgment-seat, his wife sent to him, saying: Have nothing to do with that just man; for I suffered much this day, in a dream, because of him.
Acts 3:14But ye denied the Holy and Just, and demanded that a murderer should be granted to you.
Romans 1:4who was declared to be the Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord;
Romans 5:2through whom also we obtained the access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 3:17-18
Good Conscience and Good Conversation. ( a. d. 66.) 16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. The confession of a Christian's faith cannot credibly be supported but by the two means here specified— a good conscience and a good conversation. conscience is good when it does its office well, when it is… Read the whole commentary →