1 Peter 3:14

14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats^[a] ; do not be frightened.”^[b]

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1 Peter 3:14 in Other Translations

KJV

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

ESV

14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

NLT

14 But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.

MSG

14 Even if you suffer for it, you're still better off. Don't give the opposition a second thought.

CSB

14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be disturbed,

1 Peter 3:14 In-Context

12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?

14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”

15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

Cross References 2

1. ver 17; 1 Peter 2:19,20; 1 Peter 4:15,16
2. Isaiah 8:12,13

Footnotes 2

[a]. Or "fear what they fear"
[b]. Isaiah 8:12