1 Peter 3:14

Translations

Modern

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

Traditional

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

Literal

But even if you should suffer because of righteousness, you are blessed. “And you should not be afraid of their fear, nor should you be troubled.”

Latin

Sed et si quid patimini propter justitiam, beati. Timorem autem eorum ne timueritis, et non conturbemini.

Original

Greek

English

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

Notes

1 Peter 3:14–15

"Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken“: See Isaiah 8:13, where God urges the prophet to fear only the Lord.
sanctify Christ as Lord: By showing deep respect and obedience to Christ, they will no longer fear the people who persecute them.

1 Peter 3:13–17

This short paragraph emphasizes how Christians should respond to suffering by following Christ's example (see 3:18).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter God Protects His Servant Persecution Suffering in Following God

Related verses

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
1 Peter 2:19–20
For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
Matthew 5:10–12
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Isaiah 41:10–14
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 8:12–13
“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.
1 Peter 4:13–16
But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
2 Corinthians 12:10
That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Luke 6:22–23
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.
Luke 12:4–5
I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
John 14:1
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
Matthew 16:25
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Descent into Hell Gentleness Peter, First Letter of

Topics

Being Blessed Encouragement to Others Happiness Happiness of Saints in This Life is Derived From: Suffering for Christ Happiness of the Righteous Persecution of the Righteous Righteousness: Blessedness of Suffering For Righteousness: Fruits of

1 Peter 3:14

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