1 Peter 3:13 cpdv — And who is it who can harm you, if you are zealous in what is good?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And who is it who can harm you, if you are zealous in what is good? "

— 1 Peter 3:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Peter 3 — Context

10

For whoever wants to love life and to see good days should restrain his tongue from evil, and his lips, so that they utter no deceit.

11

Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

12

For the eyes of the Lord are upon the just, and his ears are with their prayers, but the countenance of the Lord is upon those who do evil.

13

And who is it who can harm you, if you are zealous in what is good?

14

And yet, even when you suffer something for the sake of justice, you are blessed. So then, do not be afraid with their fear, and do not be disturbed.

15

But sanctify Christ the Lord in your hearts, being always ready to give an explanation to all who ask you the reason for that hope which is in you.

16

But do so with meekness and fear, having a good conscience, so that, in whatever matter they may slander you, they shall be confounded, since they falsely accuse your good behavior in Christ.

1 Peter 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 3:13 say?
1 Peter 3:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And who is it who can harm you, if you are zealous in what is good? ”
Where is 1 Peter 3:13 in the Bible?
1 Peter 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 3:13.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 3:13 in?
1 Peter 3:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 3:13?
1 Peter 3:13 reads (CPDV): “And who is it who can harm you, if you are zealous in what is good? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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