1 Peter 3:14

And (yet) if you suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are happy. And you will not fear them who would make you afraid, nor be shaken.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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) who will do you evil if you be emulous of good (actions)?

15But sanctify in your hearts the Lord Meshiha. AND be prepared to make defence to every one who shall seek of you speech concerning the hope of the faith, with meekness and with seriousness, while you have a good conscience;

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Cross References

Matthew 10:18and before governors and kings bring you, on my account, for the testimony concerning them and the gentiles.

Matthew 10:31Fear not, therefore; than many sparrows more precious are you.

Matthew 16:25For whosoever willeth to save his life, shall lose it; and whosoever will lose 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 →

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