· Translation: KJV

1 Peter 3:17For it is better, if it is God's will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.

The setting

Rome, ~64 AD. Peter writes from Rome shortly before his martyrdom. Christians face Nero's brutal persecution...

The emotion here: resolute despite impending martyrdom

The original word

krattion (κρεῖττον) — comparatively better, morally superior choice

Why it matters

Peter himself would be crucified upside down within months of writing this

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What most readers miss in 1 Peter 3:17

Peter uses 'if it is God's will' — even suffering for righteousness isn't guaranteed

Common misconceptionPeople think this promises suffering will always come from doing good. Peter says 'if it is God's will' — sometimes good people prosper and evil people suffer.

Bible Genome reading

1 Peter 3:17 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerPeter
Eraearly_church
Primary emotiondeciding
Literary typeteaching

Emotional genome

Comfort power40%
Quotability70%
Memorability60%
Crisis relevance80%
Standalone60%
Themes:sufferingrighteousnessGod's will

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1 Peter 3:17 comes from the book of 1 Peter, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Peter. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include suffering, righteousness, God's will. Notable phrases: better to suffer for doing well; if it is God's will.

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