1 Peter 3:14

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

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ASV

American Standard Version

But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed [are ye]: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

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.”

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Peter 3

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?

¹⁴ 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.

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