1 Peter 3:14

But if ye even suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye. And be not afraid at their terrors, nor alarmed;

Noyes Bible

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

13And who is he that shall harm you, if ye are followers of that which is good?

15but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. And be ready always to give an answer to every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear;

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Cross References

Isaiah 41:10Fear not, for I am with thee; Faint not, for I, thy God, will strengthen thee; I will help thee, and sustain thee, with my right hand of salvation!

Jeremiah 1:8Be not afraid of them! For I am with thee to help thee, saith Jehovah.

Ezekiel 3:9As an adamant, harder than flint, have I made thy forehead; fear them not, nor be dismayed at their looks; for they are a rebellious house.

Matthew 10:18and ye will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, that ye may bear testimony to them and to the gentiles.

Matthew 10:31Fear not therefore; ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Matthew 16:25For whoever chooseth to save his life will lose it; and whoever shall 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 →

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