1 Peter 3:14

But even if you do suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled;

Revised King James 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

13And who will harm you if you are zealous followers of that which is good?

15But set apart Christ as Lord in your hearts: and always be ready to give an answer to every man who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you; but do it with gentleness and respect,

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Cross References

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

Matthew 10:31Therefore, do not fear; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Matthew 16:25For whoever wishes to save his life shall lose it: and whoever loses 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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