1 Peter 3:14

Even if believers suffer for righteousness, they are blessed and need not fear their opponents' threats. Suffering for doing right brings blessing, not cause for fear.

Cross-references · 27

• Matt 10:28Do 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 Pet 2:19–20For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
• Matt 5:10–12Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• Isa 41:10–14Do 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 right hand of righteousness.
• Isa 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 Pet 4:13–16But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
• 2 Cor 12:10That 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.
• Jas 1:12Blessed 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 6:22–23Blessed 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 12:4–5I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
• John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
• John 14:1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
• Matt 16:25For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
• Jer 1:8Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
• Mark 10:29“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel
• Matt 19:29And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.
• Mark 8:35For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.
• Matt 10:31So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
• Jer 15:15You understand, O LORD; remember me and attend to me. Avenge me against my persecutors. In Your patience, do not take me away. Know that I endure reproach for Your honor.
• Matt 10:39Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
• 1 Pet 3:6just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.
• Isa 51:12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
• Matt 10:18–22On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
• Acts 18:9–10One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.
• Acts 9:16I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”
• Phil 1:29For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
• Ezek 3:9I will make your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or dismayed at their presence, even though they are a rebellious house.”

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