1 Peter 3:14
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
13 Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
- KJV
- But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
- WEB
- But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”
- ASV
- But even if ye should suffer for righteousness` sake, blessed [are ye:] and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
- DARBY
- But if also ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed [are ye]; but be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;
- BLB
- But even if you⁺ should suffer because of righteousness, [you are] blessed. “And you⁺ should not be afraid of their fear, nor should you⁺ be troubled.”
- ÅB
- Men om dere enn skulle lide for rettferdighets skyld, er dere salige. Men frykt ikke for dem og forferdes ikke; men hellige Kristus som Herre i deres hjerter,
- OTB
- Men selv om dere skulle lide for å gjøre det som er rett, er dere velsignet. Frykt ikke deres trusler, og bli ikke urolige,
- B1930
- Men om I enn skulde lide for rettferdighets skyld, er I salige. Men frykt ikke for dem og forferdes ikke; men hellige Kristus som Herre i eders hjerter,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Read in context1 Peter 2:19–20
For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
Read in contextMatthew 5:10–12
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Read in contextIsaiah 41:10–14
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
Read in contextIsaiah 8:12–13
“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.
Read in context1 Peter 4:13–16
But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
Read in context2 Corinthians 12:10
That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Read in contextLuke 6:22–23
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.
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