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1 Peter 3:14

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12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

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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,

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Cross references

  • Matthew 10:28

    And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

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  • 1 Peter 2:19–20

    For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

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  • Matthew 5:10–12

    Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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  • Isaiah 41:10–14

    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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  • Isaiah 8:12–13

    Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.

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  • 1 Peter 4:13–16

    But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:10

    Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

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  • Luke 6:22–23

    Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

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