1 Peter 3:13-14

Suffering for Righteousness' Sake

¹³ Now _c who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? ¹⁴ _d But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. _e Have no fear of them, _f nor be troubled,

1. Cross References
   Proverbs 16:7
   When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Peter 2:19 - 20
   For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.
   1 Peter 4:14
   If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
   1 Peter 4:16
   Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.
   Matthew 5:10
   Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
   
3. Cross References
   Isaiah 8:12 - 13
   Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread.
   1 Peter 3:6
   As Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening.
   Matthew 10:28
   And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
   
4. Cross References
   John 14:1
   Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.
   John 14:27
   Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.