1 Peter 3:13-17

13Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good?

14But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them or be intimidated,

15but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.

16Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.

17For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.