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1 Peter 3:13-15
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Peter 3:13-15
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
You Are Blessed If You Suffer For Righteousness
13 And who is the one who will do you evil[a] if you become zealots[b] for good? 14 But even though you might be suffering[c] for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed[d] ones!
Make Christ Lord In Your Heart As You Suffer For Doing Good
But do not fear their fear[e], 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,
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- 1 Peter 3:13 Or, harm you, mistreat you.
- 1 Peter 3:13 Or, zealous.
- 1 Peter 3:14 even though you might be suffering... you are blessed. Or, if you even should suffer... you would be blessed.
- 1 Peter 3:14 Or, fortunate, from God’s point of view.
- 1 Peter 3:14 That is, their intimidation; or, what they fear.
1 Peter 3:13-15
New International Version
1 Peter 3:13-15
New International Version
13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?(A) 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.(B) “Do not fear their threats[a]; do not be frightened.”[b](C) 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer(D) to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope(E) that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 3:14 Or fear what they fear
- 1 Peter 3:14 Isaiah 8:12
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