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14 But even though you might be suffering[a] for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed[b] ones!

Make Christ Lord In Your Heart As You Suffer For Doing Good

But do not fear their fear[c], nor be disturbed, 15 but set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts, being ready always for a defense to everyone asking you a reason for the hope in you, 16 but with gentleness and fear[d], having a good conscience in order that in what you are spoken-against[e], the ones maligning your good conduct in Christ may be put-to-shame.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 3:14 even though you might be suffering... you are blessed. Or, if you even should suffer... you would be blessed.
  2. 1 Peter 3:14 Or, fortunate, from God’s point of view.
  3. 1 Peter 3:14 That is, their intimidation; or, what they fear.
  4. 1 Peter 3:16 That is respect; or, fear of God.
  5. 1 Peter 3:16 Or, slandered.

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