1 Peter 3:14 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁴ But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ But even in case you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, [you are] blessed (happy, to be envied). Do not dread or be afraid of their threats, nor be disturbed [by their opposition].

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁴ But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

Common English Bible

¹⁴ But happy are you, even if you suffer because of righteousness! Don’t be terrified or upset by them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ And yet, even when you suffer something for the sake of justice, you are blessed. So then, do not be afraid with their fear, and do not be disturbed.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁴ But if also you suffer any thing for justice' sake, blessed are ye. And be not afraid of their fear, and be not troubled.

1 Peter 3:14 Cross References

Proverbs 3:25

Then you will not be afraid of sudden panic or of the storm that strikes the wicked,

Isaiah 51:12

I, I am he who comforts you; why then are you afraid of a mere mortal who must die, a human being who fades like grass?

Jeremiah 1:8

Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord.”

Jeremiah 15:15

O Lord, you know; remember me and visit me, and bring down retribution for me on my persecutors. In your forbearance do not take me away; know that on your account I suffer insult.

Ezekiel 3:9

Like the hardest stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; do not fear them or be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house.”

Matthew 10:28

Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 10:31

So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Matthew 10:39

Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.

Matthew 16:25

For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my name’s sake will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.

Mark 10:29

Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the good news

Mark 8:35

For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.

John 14:1

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.

Acts 9:16

I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”

2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

Philippians 1:29

For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ but of suffering for him as well,

James 1:12

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

James 5:11

Indeed, we call blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about, for the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

1 Peter 3:6

Thus Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You have become her daughters as long as you do what is good and never let fears alarm you.