Catholic Public Domain Version
"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. "
— 1 Peter 3:14, Catholic Public Domain Version
“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;”
“But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled; ”
“But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."”
“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.”
“But if also you suffer any thing for justice' sake, blessed are ye. And be not afraid of their fear: and be not troubled.”
“But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;”
“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;”
Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.
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.
And who is it who can harm you, if you are zealous in what is good?
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.
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.
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.
For it is better to suffer for doing good, if it is the will of God, than for doing evil.