1Pe 2:19 | JFB | STEP | 19. Reason for subjection even to froward masters. thankworthy — ( ). A course out of the common, and especially praiseworthy in the eyes of God: not as Rome interprets, earning merit, and so a work of supererogation (compare ). for conscience toward God —literally, "consciousness of God": from a conscientious regard to God, more than to men. endure — Greek, "patiently bear up under": as a superimposed burden [ALFORD ]. grief

1 Peter 2:19

19. Reason for subjection even to froward masters.

thankworthy— (Lu 6:33). A course out of the common, and especially praiseworthy in the eyes of God: not as Rome interprets, earning merit, and so a work of supererogation (compare 1Pe 2:20).

for conscience toward God—literally, "consciousness of God": from a conscientious regard to God, more than to men.

endure—Greek, "patiently bear up under": as a superimposed burden [ALFORD].

grief—Greek, "griefs."