1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer in behalf of righteousness, you are happy. Do not be afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.

Montgomery New Testament

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

13Yet who will harm you if you become zealous for the good?

15But consecrate Christ in your hearts, as Lord. Be always in readiness to make and answer to any one who asks you a reason for the hope that is within you, yet with gentleness and reverence.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:18"And you will be taken before governors and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.

Matthew 10:31"Cease to be afraid! You are of greater value than many sparrows.

Matthew 16:25For he who wants to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses 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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