1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear, neither be troubled."
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In Context
13Now who is he who will harm you, if you become zealous of that which is good?
Cross References
Isaiah 41:10Do not be afraid, for I am with you.Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you.Yes, I will help you.Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Jeremiah 1:8Do not be afraid because of them; for I am with you to deliver you," says the Lord.
Ezekiel 3:9As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead: do not be afraid of them, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house."
Matthew 10:18Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.
Matthew 10:31Therefore do not be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 16:25For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will 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 →