1 Peter 2:19

Thankworthy. Gr. charis, “grace,” here, “acceptable” (see on John 1:14; Rom. 1:7; 3:24; 1 Cor. 1:3). Compare the Lord’s charis — “what thank have ye?” (Luke 6:32). For the Christian slave to remain faithful to an overbearing and “crooked” master (1 Peter 2:18) requires much of the grace of God. Looking with favor upon the devotion of the believing slave, God bestows upon him the resources of heaven to make his burden easier to bear.

For conscience toward God. Literally, “because of consciousness of God,” that is, a Spirit-enlightened conscience that keeps God in view as daily duties are performed. The constant realization of the abiding presence of God enables the believer to cooperate with the divine and to live the victorious life, triumphing over the difficult and bitter problems of life.

Endure grief. Or, “continues to bear up under griefs.” To know that in every painful experience of life God stands by our side generates courage and serenity.

Wrongfully. Or, “unjustly.” This principle applies not only to the faithful Christian slave but to all believers who are misjudged and misrepresented. Knowing that God sees all and judges fairly, the “suffering” Christian will endure injustice as Christ, his Master, did so nobly (see on Matt. 5:10-12).