Parallel Verses
NET Bible
But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.
New American Standard Bible
But even if you should
King James Version
But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
Holman Bible
But even if you should suffer for righteousness,
International Standard Version
But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. "Never be afraid of their threats, and never get upset.
A Conservative Version
But even if ye should suffer because of righteousness, ye are blessed. But do not fear their terror nor be shaken,
American Standard Version
But even if ye should suffer for righteousness'sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
Amplified
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled or disturbed [by their opposition].
An Understandable Version
But even if you have to suffer for doing what was right, you still have [God's] blessing. So, do not be afraid of the threats [of your persecutors], and do not let it worry you.
Anderson New Testament
But yet, if you even suffer for righteousness, happy are you. Yet fear not their terror, nor be troubled:
Bible in Basic English
But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;
Common New Testament
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled,
Daniel Mace New Testament
However, if you suffer in the cause of virtue, it is your happiness: and instead of being over-awed by their threats, and struck with concern,
Darby Translation
But if also ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed are ye; but be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
Nevertheless, although you even suffer for righteousness' sake, you are happy. Therefore, do not fear their fear, neither be troubled:
Godbey New Testament
But if indeed you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are happy. Fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
Goodspeed New Testament
Even if you should suffer for uprightness, you are blessed. But do not be afraid of them, nor be troubled,
John Wesley New Testament
But even if ye do suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye; and be not afraid of their terror, neither be ye troubled, But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
Julia Smith Translation
But if ye also suffer for justice, happy are ye: be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;
King James 2000
But if you suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are you: and, Be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
Lexham Expanded Bible
But even if you might suffer for the sake of righteousness, [you are] blessed. And do not be afraid of their intimidation or be disturbed,
Modern King James verseion
But if you also suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Notwithstanding, happy are ye if ye suffer for righteousness' sake. Yea, and fear not though they seem terrible unto you, neither be troubled:
Moffatt New Testament
Even supposing you have to suffer for the sake of what is right, still you are blessed. Have no fear of their threats, do not let that trouble you,
Montgomery New Testament
But even if you should suffer in behalf of righteousness, you are happy. Do not be afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.
New Heart English Bible
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear, neither be troubled."
Noyes New Testament
But if ye even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye. And be not afraid at their terrors, nor alarmed;
Sawyer New Testament
But even if you suffer on account of righteousness, you are blessed. But fear not with their fear, neither be troubled;
The Emphasized Bible
Nevertheless, even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye ! Their fear, however, do not fear, neither be troubled;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But if ye should even suffer for righteousness, blessed are ye: be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled,
Twentieth Century New Testament
Even if you should suffer for righteousness, count yourselves blessed! 'Do not let men terrify you, or allow yourselves to be dismayed.'
Webster
But if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
Weymouth New Testament
But even if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are to be envied. So do not be alarmed by their threats, nor troubled;
Williams New Testament
Instead, you are happy, even if you should suffer for doing right. Never be afraid of their threats, and never be disturbed,
World English Bible
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."
Worrell New Testament
But, if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye. But fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
Worsley New Testament
But if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye: and therefore be not afraid of their menaces, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
Youngs Literal Translation
but if ye also should suffer because of righteousness, happy are ye! and of their fear be not afraid, nor be troubled,
Themes
Happiness » Affliction of the righteous leads to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
Opposition » Who cannot be opposed
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Suffering for
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Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 3:14
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Suffer For Doing What Is Good
13 For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good? 14 But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken. 15 But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.
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Cross References
1 Peter 2:19-20
For this finds God's favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.
Isaiah 8:12-13
"Do not say, 'Conspiracy,' every time these people say the word. Don't be afraid of what scares them; don't be terrified.
Matthew 5:10-12
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Luke 6:22-23
"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!
John 14:1
"Do not let your hearts be distressed. You believe in God; believe also in me.
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.
1 Peter 4:13-16
But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.
Isaiah 41:10-14
Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you -- yes, I help you -- yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
Isaiah 51:12
"I, I am the one who consoles you. Why are you afraid of mortal men, of mere human beings who are as short-lived as grass?
Jeremiah 1:8
Do not be afraid of those to whom I send you, for I will be with you to protect you," says the Lord.
Jeremiah 15:15
I said, "Lord, you know how I suffer. Take thought of me and care for me. Pay back for me those who have been persecuting me. Do not be so patient with them that you allow them to kill me. Be mindful of how I have put up with their insults for your sake.
Ezekiel 3:9
I have made your forehead harder than flint -- like diamond! Do not fear them or be terrified of the looks they give you, for they are a rebellious house."
Matthew 10:18-22
And you will be brought before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them and the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:31
So do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:39
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life because of me will find it.
Matthew 16:25
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
Matthew 19:29
And whoever has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.
Mark 8:35
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the gospel will save it.
Mark 10:29
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, there is no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the gospel
Luke 12:4-5
"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do.
Acts 9:16
For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name."
Acts 18:9-10
The Lord said to Paul by a vision in the night, "Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent,
2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,
James 1:12
Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 3:6
like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.