1 Peter 4:15

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, a criminal, or even as a mischief maker.

Cross References

Exodus 22:2

(If the thief is found breaking in and is struck dead, no bloodguilt is incurred;

Matthew 5:11

“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we directed you,

2 Thessalonians 3:11

For we hear that some of you are living irresponsibly, mere busybodies, not doing any work.

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides that, they learn to be idle, gadding about from house to house, and they are not merely idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not say.

2 Timothy 2:9

for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.

1 Peter 3:14

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,

1 Peter 3:17

For it is better to suffer for doing good, if suffering should be God’s will, than to suffer for doing evil.