1 Peter 3:14
But even if ye should suffer because of righteousness, ye are blessed. But do not fear their terror nor be shaken,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
13And who is he who will harm you, if ye become imitators of the good?
Cross References
Isaiah 41:10Fear 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.
Jeremiah 1:8Be not afraid because of them, for I am with thee to deliver thee, says LORD.
Ezekiel 3:9As an adamant, harder than flint, I have made thy forehead. Fear them not, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.
Matthew 10:18and ye will be brought to governors and even kings because of me, for a witness to them and to the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:31Fear not therefore, ye are of worth more than many sparrows.
Matthew 16:25For whoever wants save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will 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 →