1 Peter 3:14 “But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do…”

1 Peter 3:14

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

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Notwithstanding blessed are ye, if ye suffer for righteousnes sake. Yea, feare not their feare, neither be troubled.

Darby Translation

But if also ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed [are ye]; but be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;

Young's Literal Translation

but if ye also should suffer because of righteousness, happy [are ye]! and of their fear be not afraid, nor be troubled,

Bible in Basic English

But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;

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Cross references

“if”

Matthew 5:10–12 1 Peter 4:13–16 2 Corinthians 12:10 James 1:12 Matthew 16:25 Matthew 19:29

Matthew 5:10–12 · BSB

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

1 Peter 4:13–16 · BSB

But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

2 Corinthians 12:10 · BSB

That 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.

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed 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.

Matthew 16:25 · BSB

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

Matthew 19:29 · BSB

And 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.

“and be”

Matthew 10:28 Isaiah 41:10–14 John 14:1 John 14:27 Jeremiah 1:8 Isaiah 51:12

Matthew 10:28 · BSB

Do 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.

Isaiah 41:10–14 · BSB

Do 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 righteous right hand.

John 14:1 · BSB

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.

John 14:27 · BSB

Peace 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.

Jeremiah 1:8 · BSB

Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Isaiah 51:12 · BSB

“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?

Also

1 Peter 3:6

1 Peter 3:6 · BSB

just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

15But 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,

Read 1 Peter 3