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1 Peter 3:14

For even if you suffer for doing what's right, you're still better off. Don't be scared over what people threaten, don't worry about it;

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In The King James Version

But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

In Context

13Who will harm you if you're keen to do good?

15just keep your mind focused on Christ as Lord. Always be ready to explain to anyone who asks you the reason for the hope that you have. Do this in a gentle and respectful way.

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Cross References

Isaiah 41:10Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened for I, your God, will make you strong, and I will certainly help you. I will support you with my strong hand, acting for what is right.

Jeremiah 1:8Don't be afraid of them because I'll go with you and I'll look after you. This is the Lord's promise.”

Ezekiel 3:9I will make your mind like adamant, harder than flint. Don't be afraid of what they say or discouraged by the way they look at you, even though they are a rebellious people.”

Matthew 10:18You will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, to witness to them and to the foreigners.

Matthew 10:31So don't worry—you're worth more than many sparrows!

Matthew 16:25For if you want to save your life you will lose it, and if you lose your life for my sake you will save 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 →

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