1 Peter 3:14

Even if you should suffer for righteousness, count yourselves blessed! ‘Do not let people terrify you, or allow yourselves to be dismayed.’

Open English Bible (US)

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, indeed, is there to harm you, if you prove yourselves to be eager for what is good?

15Revere the Christ as Lord in your hearts; always ready to give an answer to anyone who asks your reason for the hope that you cherish, but giving it with courtesy and respect,

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Cross References

Matthew 10:18and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake so that you may witness for me before them and the nations.

Matthew 10:31Do not, therefore, be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Matthew 16:25For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, and whoever, for my sake, loses his life 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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