Berean Standard Bible

1 Peter 3:8-16

8Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. 9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10For,

“Whoever would love lifeand see good daysmust keep his tongue from eviland his lips from deceitful speech.11He must turn from evil and do good;he must seek peace and pursue it.12For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,and His ears are inclined to their prayer.But the face of the Lord is againstthose who do evil.”1

13Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”2 15But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord.3 Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, 16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

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Notes

1. 1 Peter 3:12 Psalm 34:12–16 (see also LXX) ↩
2. 1 Peter 3:14 Or “Do not fear their threats; do not be shaken.” Isaiah 8:12 ↩
3. 1 Peter 3:15 BYZ and TR But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. This sentence may also be included with the quotation from the previous verse; see Isaiah 8:13. ↩

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