1 Peter 3:14

But in fact, if you happen to suffer ¹  for doing what is right, ²  you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them ³  or be shaken. ⁴ 

biblegateway 1Pe 3:14

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."

biblegateway 1Pe 3:14

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED,

biblegateway 1Pe 3:14

But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t be afraid and don’t worry.

biblegateway 1Pe 3:14

Even if you suffer for it, you're still better off. Don't give the opposition a second thought.

SABDAweb 1Pe 3:14

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

bibleoremus 1Pe 3:14

But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated,

biblegateway 1Pe 3:14

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled."

biblegateway 1Pe 3:14

But in fact, if you happen to suffer ¹  for doing what is right, ²  you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them ³  or be shaken. ⁴ 

¹ sn The Greek construction here implies that such suffering was not the norm, even though it could happen, and in fact may well have happened to some of the readers (cf. 4:4, 12-19).

² tn Grk “because of righteousness.”

³ tn Grk “do not fear their fear,” referring to those who cause their suffering. The phrase “their fear” may mean “what they fear” (subjective genitive), but in a situation of persecution it more likely means “fear of them” (objective genitive).

⁴ sn A quotation from Isa 8:12.