1 Peter 3:14

New International Reader's Version

But suppose you do suffer for doing what is right. Even then you will be blessed. Scripture says, “Don’t fear what others say they will do to hurt you. Don’t be afraid.” (Isaiah 8:12)

Cross References

Proverbs 3:25

Don’t be terrified by sudden trouble. Don’t be afraid when sinners are destroyed.

Isaiah 51:12

The Lord says to his people, “I comfort you because of who I am. Why are you afraid of mere human beings? They are like grass that dries up.

Jeremiah 1:8

Do not be afraid of the people I send you to. I am with you. I will save you,” announces the Lord.

Jeremiah 15:15

Lord, you understand how much I’m suffering. Show concern for me. Take care of me. Pay back those who are trying to harm me. You are patient. Don’t take my life away from me. Think about how much shame I suffer because of you.

Ezekiel 3:9

I will make you very brave. So do not be afraid of them. Do not let them terrify you, even though they refuse to obey me.”

Matthew 10:28

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but can’t kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 10:31

So don’t be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.

Matthew 10:39

Whoever finds their life will lose it. Whoever loses their life because of me will find it.

Matthew 16:25

Whoever wants to save their life will lose it. But whoever loses their life for me will find it.

Matthew 19:29

Suppose anyone has left houses, brothers or sisters, father or mother, husband or wife, children or fields because of me. Anyone who has done that will receive 100 times as much. They will also receive eternal life.

Mark 10:29

“What I’m about to tell you is true,” Jesus replied. “Has anyone left home or family or fields for me and the good news?

Mark 8:35

Whoever wants to save their life will lose it. But whoever loses their life for me and for the good news will save it.

John 14:1

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

John 14:27

I leave my peace with you. I give my peace to you. I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be troubled. And do not be afraid.

Acts 9:16

I will show him how much he must suffer for me.”

2 Corinthians 12:10

Because of how I suffered for Christ, I’m glad that I am weak. I am glad in hard times. I am glad when people say mean things about me. I am glad when things are difficult. And I am glad when people make me suffer. When I am weak, I am strong.

Philippians 1:29

Here is what he has given you to do for Christ. You must not only believe in him. You must also suffer for him.

James 1:12

Blessed is the person who keeps on going when times are hard. After they have come through hard times, this person will receive a crown. The crown is life itself. The Lord has promised it to those who love him.

James 5:11

As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.

1 Peter 3:6

Sarah was like that. She obeyed Abraham. She called him her master. Do you want to be like her? Then do what is right. And don’t give in to fear.