1 Peter 3:14

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1 Peter 3:14

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

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For this wins God's approval when, because conscious of God's presence, a man who is suffering unjustly bears his troubles patiently.

No, the more you share the sufferings of the Christ, the more may you rejoice, that, when the time comes for the manifestation of his Glory, you may rejoice and exult.

Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

And you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, that you may witness for me before them and the nations.

For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, and whoever, for my sake, loses his life shall find it.

Every one who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or land, on account of my Name, will receive many times as much, and will 'gain Immortal Life.'

For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, and whoever, for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, will lose his life shall save it.

"I tell you," said Jesus, "there is no one who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or land, on my account and on account of the Good News,

Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they expel you from among them, and taunt you, and reject your Name as an evil thing--on account of the Son of Man.

I will myself show him all that he has to suffer for my Name."

That is why I delight in weakness, ill-treatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties, when borne for Christ. For, when I am weak, then it is that I am strong!

For, on behalf of Christ, you have had the privilege granted you, not only of trusting in him, but also of suffering on his behalf.

Blessed is the man who remains firm under temptation, for, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

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And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are unable to kill the soul; rather be afraid of him who is able to destroy both soul and body in the Pit.

To you who are my friends I say, Do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but after that can do no more.

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

One night the Lord said to Paul, in a vision: "Have no fear, but continue to speak, and refuse to be silenced;