1 Peter 3:14
But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
King James Version
In Context
13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
Cross References
Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Jeremiah 1:8Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.
Ezekiel 3:9As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
Matthew 10:18And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:31Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 16:25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 3:9-16
Duties towards Friends and Enemies. ( a. d. 66.) 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12… Read the whole commentary →