¹⁴ But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.^(A) “Do not fear their threats^[a]; do not be frightened.”^[b](B)

¹⁷ For it is better, if it is God’s will,^(A) to suffer for doing good^(B) than for doing evil.

¹⁶ However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.^(A)