When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you.