Parallel Verses
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.
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 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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Verse Info
Context Readings
Suffer For Doing What Is Good
13
Who will harm you if you are eager to do good?
14 But even if you should
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Cross References
1 Peter 2:19-20
For this is to your credit to suffer wrongfully and endure grief because of your conscience toward God.
Isaiah 8:12-13
Do not say that everything these people call a conspiracy is a conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear. Do not let it terrify you!
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 10:28
Do not fear those who kill the body. They are not able to take away your [everlasting] life. Instead, fear him who is able to destroy both life and body in the ever-burning fires. (Greek: Gehenna: continuously burning trash fires in the valley of Hinnom.)
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
John 14:1
Do not let your hearts be troubled. 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 as the world gives to you. Do not let your heart be troubled or full of fear.
1 Peter 4:13-16
As much as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
Isaiah 41:10-14
Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'
Isaiah 51:12
I, even I, am the one who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mortal men? The sons of men are like grass!
Jeremiah 1:8
Do not be afraid of people. I am with you. I will rescue you, says Jehovah.
Jeremiah 15:15
Then I said: O Jehovah you understand. Remember me and help me. Let me have revenge on those who persecute me. Do not be so patient with them that they succeed in killing me. Remember that it is for your sake that I have suffered reproach.
Ezekiel 3:9
I will make you as hard as a diamond, harder than flint stone. Do not be afraid of them. Do not be terrified in their presence, even though they are rebellious people.
Matthew 10:18-22
You will be taken before governors and kings for my sake. This will serve as a testimony to them and to the people of the nations.
Matthew 10:31
Do not fear! You are more valuable than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:39
Whoever finds his life will lose it. Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
Matthew 16:25
He who wants to save his life will lose it. He who is willing to lose his life for my sake will find it.
Matthew 19:29
Everyone who has given up houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or child, or land, for my name, will receive many times as much, and have everlasting life.
Mark 8:35
Whoever would save his life will lose it. Whoever would lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News will save it.
Mark 10:29
Jesus said: Truly I tell you, a man that has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the sake of the good news,
Luke 12:4-5
I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can do no more.
Acts 9:16
I will show him plainly how many things he must suffer for my name.
Acts 18:9-10
The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision: Do not be afraid, but speak. Do not keep silent!
2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Philippians 1:29
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
James 1:12
The man who endures under trial is blessed. For when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 3:6
Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You are her children now, if you do what is right and are not fearful.