For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently?: "Buffeted" means "to strike with the fist, give one a blow with the fist" (Thayer 353-1-2852). This is the same word used in reference to Jesus’ being struck repeatedly (Matthew 26:67; Isaiah 52:14). Those who react patiently when they are buffeted for their faults really have nothing to glory about. But those who react patiently after being mistreated for no reason are "acceptable with God."