1 Peter 3:14

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“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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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
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“But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“but if ye also should suffer because of righteousness, happy <FI>are ye<Fi> ! and of their fear be not afraid, nor be troubled,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Peter 3:14 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Isaiah 8:12“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.
  2. Isaiah 41:10Do 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.
  3. Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
  4. Jeremiah 1:8Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
  5. Jeremiah 15:15You understand, O LORD; remember me and attend to me. Avenge me against my persecutors. In Your patience, do not take me away. Know that I endure reproach for Your honor.
  6. Ezekiel 3:9I will make your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or dismayed at their presence, even though they are a rebellious house.”
  7. Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
  8. Matthew 10:18On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
  9. Matthew 10:28Do 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.
  10. Matthew 10:31So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
  11. Matthew 10:39Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
  12. Matthew 16:25For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
  13. Matthew 19:29And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.
  14. Mark 8:35For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.
  15. Mark 10:29“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel
  16. Luke 6:22Blessed 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.
  17. Luke 12:4I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
  18. John 14:1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
  19. John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
  20. Acts 9:16I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”
  21. Acts 18:9One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.
  22. 2 Corinthians 12:10That 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.
  23. Philippians 1:29For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
  24. James 1:12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

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