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1 Peter 3:14-18 Living for God

14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.”

15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

17 It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

18 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit,

Cross References for 1 Peter 3:14-18

Isaiah 51:12 - “I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mortal men, the sons of men, who ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:12

Matthew 10:28 - Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the ... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:28

1 Peter 3:6 - like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:6 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:6

Matthew 19:29 - And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fiel... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:29 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:29

2 Timothy 3:12 - In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:12 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:12

1 Peter 2:20 - But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:20 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:20

1 Peter 3:17 - It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:17 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:17

John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not le... Click to read the verse John 14:27 Click to read the verse John 14:27

Ezekiel 2:6 - And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers a... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 2:6 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 2:6

Isaiah 8:12-13 - “Do not call conspiracy everything that these people call conspiracy; do not fear what they fea... Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:12-13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:12-13

Isaiah 41:10-14 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you... Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:10-14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:10-14

Zephaniah 3:13 - The remnant of Israel will do no wrong; they will speak no lies, nor will deceit be found in th... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:13 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:13

2 Corinthians 12:10 - That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecuti... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:10

James 1:12 - Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will rece... Click to read the verse James 1:12 Click to read the verse James 1:12

Luke 12:4-5 - “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no m... Click to read the verse Luke 12:4-5 Click to read the verse Luke 12:4-5

Matthew 10:31 - So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:31 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:31

Acts 18:9-10 - One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be si... Click to read the verse Acts 18:9-10 Click to read the verse Acts 18:9-10

Jeremiah 15:15 - You understand, O Lord; remember me and care for me. Avenge me on my persecutors. You are long-... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:15

Matthew 16:25 - For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. Click to read the verse Matthew 16:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:25

Psalms 27:3 - Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then w... Click to read the verse Psalms 27:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 27:3

1 Peter 4:14 - If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:14 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:14

John 14:1 - Jesus Comforts His Disciples “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. Click to read the verse John 14:1 Click to read the verse John 14:1

Luke 6:22 - Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as... Click to read the verse Luke 6:22 Click to read the verse Luke 6:22

Luke 12:4 - “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no m... Click to read the verse Luke 12:4 Click to read the verse Luke 12:4

Matthew 10:26 - “So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden ... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:26

Matthew 5:10-12 - Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of hea... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:10-12 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:10-12

Romans 5:3 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces per... Click to read the verse Romans 5:3 Click to read the verse Romans 5:3

Isaiah 40:9 - You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jer... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:9

Proverbs 3:25 - Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:25

Ezekiel 3:9 - I will make your forehead like the hardest stone, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them o... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:9

Luke 6:22-23 - Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as... Click to read the verse Luke 6:22-23 Click to read the verse Luke 6:22-23

Jeremiah 1:8 - Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:8

Matthew 10:39 - Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:39 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:39

Acts 9:16 - I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Click to read the verse Acts 9:16 Click to read the verse Acts 9:16

1 Peter 5:9 - Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the worl... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:9 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:9

Mark 8:35 - For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the ... Click to read the verse Mark 8:35 Click to read the verse Mark 8:35

Mark 10:29 - “I tell you the truth,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or moth... Click to read the verse Mark 10:29 Click to read the verse Mark 10:29

Philippians 1:29 - For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suff... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:29 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:29

1 Peter 2:19-20 - For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is consci... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:19-20 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:19-20

1 Corinthians 4:12 - We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endur... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:12

1 Peter 4:13-16 - But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:13-16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:13-16

Matthew 10:18-22 - On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Ge... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:18-22 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:18-22