1 Peter 3:14
But if you also should suffer because of righteousness, [you are] blessed! And do not be afraid of their fear, nor be troubled,
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In Context
13and who [is] he who will be doing you evil, if you may become imitators of Him who is good?
Cross References
Isaiah 41:10Do not be afraid, for I [am] with you, do not look around, for I [am] your God, || I have strengthened you, || Indeed, I have helped you, indeed, I upheld you, || With the right hand of My righteousness.
Jeremiah 1:8Do not be afraid of their faces, for I [am] with you to deliver you,” a declaration of YHWH.
Ezekiel 3:9As an adamant, harder than a rock, I have made your forehead; do not fear them, nor are you frightened before them, for they [are] a house of rebellion.”
Matthew 10:18and before governors and kings you will be brought for My sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.
Matthew 10:31therefore, do not be afraid, you are better than many sparrows.
Matthew 16:25for whoever may will to save his life will lose it, and whoever may lose his life for My sake will 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 →