Translations
Modern
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
Traditional
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
Literal
And who is the one who will do evil to you if you should be zealous for that which is good?
Latin
Et quis est qui vobis noceat, si boni æmulatores fueritis?
Original
Greek
English
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
Notes
This short paragraph emphasizes how Christians should respond to suffering by following Christ's example (see 3:18).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Gentleness Peter, First Letter of
Topics
Natural Life of Saints, Specially Protected by God Positive Attitude