1 Peter 3:14

But if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye: and therefore be not afraid of their menaces, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:

1770 John Worsley NT

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 hurt you, if ye be imitators of Him that is good?

15and be always ready to answer every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and reverence:

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Cross References

Matthew 10:18And ye shall be brought before governors and kings on my account, for a testimony to them and to the nations:

Matthew 10:31Therefore be not afraid, ye are of more worth than many sparrows.

Matthew 16:25for he that would save his life shall lose it; but he that would 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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