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1 Peter 3:14

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3:14But in fact, if you happen to suffer20 for doing what is right,21 you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them22 or be shaken.23

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Footnotes

  1. 20 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. 21 Grk “because of righteousness.”
  3. 22 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. 23 A quotation from Isa 8:12.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

NIVNew International Version (2011)

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them or be intimidated,

NLTNew Living Translation

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

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But even if you might suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not be afraid of their intimidation or be disturbed,

KJV 1900King James Version

But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;