1 Peter 3:18

because Christ also once for all suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but make alive in spirit.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

In Context

17For it is better that you suffer for doing right, if such be God’s will, than for doing wrong;

19(It was in spirit that he went and preached the Word to the spirits who were in prison,

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Cross References

Matthew 27:19And while he was seated upon the judgment-seat, his wife had sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered many things today, in a dream, because of him."

Acts 3:14"but you disowned the holy and righteous One, and asked as a favor the release of a murderer.

Romans 1:4but was by his resurrection from the dead instated as Son of God, with power, in respect of his spirit of holiness.

Romans 5:2Through him also we have had our access into this grace in which we have taken our stand, and are exulting 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 →

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