1 Peter 3:11-17
Christian Standard Bible
11 and let him turn away(A) from evil
and do what is good.
Let him seek peace(B) and pursue it,
12 because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against
those who do what is evil.(C)
Undeserved Suffering
13 Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness,(D) you are blessed. Do not fear them[a](E) or be intimidated,[b](F) 15 but in your hearts regard[c] Christ[d] the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.(G) 16 Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience,(H) so that when you are accused,[e] those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer(I) for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
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