1 Peter 3:14

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Proverbs 3:25

You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;

Isaiah 51:12

“I, I am the one who consoles you. Why are you afraid of mortal men, of mere human beings who are as short-lived as grass?

Jeremiah 1:8

Do not be afraid of those to whom I send you, for I will be with you to protect you,” says the Lord.

Jeremiah 15:15

I said, “Lord, you know how I suffer. Take thought of me and care for me. Pay back for me those who have been persecuting me. Do not be so patient with them that you allow them to kill me. Be mindful of how I have put up with their insults for your sake.

Ezekiel 3:9

I have made your forehead harder than flint – like diamond! Do not fear them or be terrified of the looks they give you, for they are a rebellious house.”

Matthew 10:28

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 10:31

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

Matthew 10:39

Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life because of me will find it.

Matthew 16:25

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

Matthew 19:29

And whoever has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.

Mark 10:29

Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, there is no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the gospel

Mark 8:35

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the gospel will save it.

John 14:1

“Do not let your hearts be distressed. You 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 it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.

Acts 9:16

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

2 Corinthians 12:10

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

Philippians 1:29

For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,

James 1:12

Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

James 5:11

Think of how we regard as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and you have seen the Lord’s purpose, that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

1 Peter 3:6

like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.