1 Peter 3:14
And yet, even when you suffer something for the sake of justice, you are blessed. So then, do not be afraid with their fear, and do not be disturbed.
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In Context
13And who is it who can harm you, if you are zealous in what is good?
Cross References
Isaiah 41:10Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you.
Jeremiah 1:8You should not be afraid before their face. For I am with you, so that I may deliver you,” says the Lord.
Ezekiel 3:9I have made your face like hardened iron and like flint. You should not fear them, and you should not have dread before their face. For they are a provoking house.”
Matthew 10:18And you shall be led before both rulers and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:31Therefore, do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.
Matthew 16:25For whoever would save his life, will lose it. But whoever will have lost 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 →